Nor·dic
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Definition of Nordic
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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
3a
: 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
nounDefinition of Nordic (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a native of northern Europe
2
: a person of Nordic physical type
3
: a member of the peoples of Scandinavia
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“Nordic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nordic. Accessed 10 May. 2021.
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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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The first known use of Nordic was in 1824
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