Norwegian
noun
Nor·we·gian
nȯr-ˈwē-jən 
1
a
: a native or inhabitant of Norway
b
: a person of Norwegian descent
2
: the Germanic language of the Norwegian people
Norwegian
adjective
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Situated on a peninsula in the Norwegian Sea, the remote town has been designated a European Capital of Culture for 2024, becoming the first destination above the Arctic Circle to receive the accolade.
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Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 16 July 2024
Along with Ericsson’s results, Norwegian Air reported better-than-expected profit for the period, according to Reuters.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 12 July 2024
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The setting is the atmospheric atelier of 16th-century sculptor Antonello Gagini, where the photography of Norwegian Per Barclay now hangs on the stone walls.
—Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2024
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Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 16 July 2024
Along with Ericsson’s results, Norwegian Air reported better-than-expected profit for the period, according to Reuters.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 12 July 2024
Check out these related baby name lists for even more options:
Top 1,000 Baby Boy Names
50 Norwegian Baby Names
50 Vietnamese Baby Names
Was this page helpful?
—Toketemu Ohwovoriole, Parents, 9 July 2024
The setting is the atmospheric atelier of 16th-century sculptor Antonello Gagini, where the photography of Norwegian Per Barclay now hangs on the stone walls.
—Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2024
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“Norwegian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Norwegian. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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Norwegian
noun
Nor·we·gian
nȯr-ˈwē-jən
1
: a person born or living in Norway
2
: the Germanic language of the Norwegian people
Norwegian
adjective
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