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

As its ‘Land of Fire and Ice’ moniker suggests, the Nordic island is steeped in mystery and packed with geological wonder. —Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025

This isn’t the first time that forest-dwelling creatures inspired by Nordic folklore have become a global pop-culture sensation in the form of collectible hairy figurines that are grotesque and cute at the same time. —Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 June 2025

Noun

Residents reported that the bear had gotten into trash cans and a bird feeder at three homes in the Nordic Valley area the night of Thursday, June 5, officials said. —Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2025

The series is produced by Aller Studios, part of the Nordic media group Aller Media Nordic. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 June 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