Definition of Nordic
1 : of or relating to the Germanic peoples of northern Europe and especially of Scandinavia
2 : of or relating to a group or physical type of the Caucasian race characterized by tall stature, long head, light skin and hair, and blue eyes
3a : of or relating to competitive ski events involving cross-country racing, ski jumping, or biathlon — compare alpineb : of, relating to, or being cross-country skiing
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Origin and Etymology of nordic
French nordique, from nord north, from Old French north, from Old English
First Known Use: 1824
Nordic
Definition of Nordic
1 : a native of northern Europe
2 : a person of Nordic physical type
3 : a member of the peoples of Scandinavia
1900
First Known Use of nordic
1900
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playDefinition of Nordic for English Language Learners
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: of or relating to Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and sometimes Finland and Iceland, or to the people who live there
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