Nordic

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adjective

Nor·​dic ˈnȯr-dik 

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 characterized by tall stature, long head, light skin and hair, and blue eyes

3

a

: of or relating to competitive ski events involving cross-country racing, ski jumping, or biathlon compare alpine

b

: of, relating to, or being cross-country skiing

Nordic

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noun

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: a native of northern Europe

2

: a person of Nordic physical type

3

: a member of the peoples of Scandinavia

Examples of Nordic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

With its bamboo handles and its matte stoneware, this minimalist teapot combines Japanese and Nordic design. —Elissa Suh, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2025

According to the robotics company, H&M has been deploying its robots in its Nordic warehouse based in Sweden since last year. —Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 20 Aug. 2025

The Nordic heat wave is but one example of once-cool summertime destinations becoming more susceptible to dangerous heat, and countries need to figure out how to deal with it and keep people safe. —Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2025

Emilia Widstrand is replacing Karin Lindström as head of Nordic originals, with the latter set to take a role outside of Amazon. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

French nordique, from nord north, from Old French north, from Old English

First Known Use

Adjective

1824, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1900, in the meaning defined at sense 1