scandinavian

adjective
UK: /ˌskændɪˈneɪviən/
US: /ˌskændɪˈveɪviən/

  1. Relating to Scandinavia or its people, languages, or culture

    1. We visited a Scandinavian country last year. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum has a large collection of Scandinavian modern furniture on display. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

nordic
scandinavian noun

  1. A person from Scandinavia.

    1. My friend is a Scandinavian and speaks fluent Swedish. [ ] [ ]
    2. Scandinavians are known for their design and minimalist aesthetics. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "scandinavian" is /ˌskændɪˈneɪviən/ in British English and /ˌskændɪˈveɪviən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "scandinavian": nordic.

Example usage of "scandinavian": "We visited a Scandinavian country last year.". More examples on the page.