Nordic

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adjective

Nor·​dic ˈnȯr-dik 

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: 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

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: 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

An hour’s drive from Furuhem, in the Halland province where farm stays lure Nordic travelers on weekends, is Astad Vingard, a third-generation former dairy farm turned small-scale winery and spa run by siblings Linda, Daniel, and Mattias Carlsson. — Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026

The Freyas also recognizes a new generation of Nordic artists working at the highest international level. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Noun

Nordic Genre Lab is backed by Nordisk Kulturfond, the Finnish Film Foundation and Nordisk Film & TV Fond. — Annika Pham, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

Bring an equal eccentricity to your interiors with a Nordic Knots area rug. — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026

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