Icelandic

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adjective

Ice·​lan·​dic īs-ˈlan-dik How to pronounce Icelandic (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Iceland, the Icelanders, or Icelandic

Icelandic

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noun

: the North Germanic language of Iceland

Examples of Icelandic in a Sentence

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Renowned for its use of Icelandic Blue Lagoon microalgae and silica, this mask is a clarifying option for those prone to oily skin or excess buildup. Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2025 The Icelandic jury, formed by the Icelandic Film and TV Academy, unveiled its selection on Wednesday. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025 The Icelandic jury, formed by the Icelandic Film and TV Academy, consists of representatives from leading professional associations in Iceland’s film sector, distributors, critics, and the Icelandic Film Centre. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025 This pact, which marks the beginning of the relation between the Spanish and Icelandic TV banners, is part of of Secuoya Studios’ strategy to dedicate 30% of its catalogue to content in languages other than Spanish by 2027. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Icelandic

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1674, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1710, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Icelandic was in 1674

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“Icelandic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Icelandic. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

Icelandic

1 of 2 adjective
Ice·​lan·​dic ī-ˈslan-dik How to pronounce Icelandic (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Iceland, the Icelanders, or Icelandic

Icelandic

2 of 2 noun
: the Germanic language of the Icelandic people
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