nordic

adjective
UK: /ˈnɔːdɪk/
US: /ˈnɔːrdɪk/

  1. Relating to Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, Denmark), Finland, and Iceland.

    1. She loves Nordic sweaters. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Nordic countries have a high standard of living, according to research. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to the people who live in the Nordic countries or their languages.

    1. I am taking a Nordic history class. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum features Nordic art from the 19th century, showcasing local talent. [ ] [ ]

  3. Having physical characteristics thought typical of people from Scandinavia, such as tall stature, fair skin, and blond hair.

    1. He had a very Nordic appearance. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her Nordic features made her stand out in a crowd; she had a very striking appearance. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

scandinavian
nordic noun

  1. A person from Scandinavia, Finland, or Iceland.

    1. He is a Nordic. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many Nordics enjoy winter sports like skiing and ice skating; that's a stereotype. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nordic" in English means: Relating to Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, Denmark), Finland, and Iceland., Relating to the people who live in the Nordic countries or their languages., Having physical characteristics thought typical of people from Scandinavia, such as tall stature, fair skin, and blond hair..

The phonetic transcription of "nordic" is /ˈnɔːdɪk/ in British English and /ˈnɔːrdɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nordic": scandinavian.

Example usage of "nordic": "She loves Nordic sweaters.". More examples on the page.