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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Crescent Seas is taking things further, announcing that two former Norwegian Cruise Line ships will be converted into luxury floating residences.
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Colin C. Campbell, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In its annual assessment report on security challenges, the Norwegian Intelligence Service warned that Russia—which operates dozens of military bases in the Arctic—would increase its focus on the Nordic countries in response to NATO enlargement to Sweden and Finland.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line frequently offer this promo on select sailings.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
The film was supported by IDFA Bertha Fund, Visions Sud Est, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Stichting Connected Foundation, FRITT ORD, Viken Filmsenter, Art Council Norway, Norwegian Film Institute, TorinoFilmLab and Creative Europe – Media Program of the European Union.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
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Colin C. Campbell, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In its annual assessment report on security challenges, the Norwegian Intelligence Service warned that Russia—which operates dozens of military bases in the Arctic—would increase its focus on the Nordic countries in response to NATO enlargement to Sweden and Finland.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line frequently offer this promo on select sailings.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
The film was supported by IDFA Bertha Fund, Visions Sud Est, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Stichting Connected Foundation, FRITT ORD, Viken Filmsenter, Art Council Norway, Norwegian Film Institute, TorinoFilmLab and Creative Europe – Media Program of the European Union.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Norwegian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Norwegian. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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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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