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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Foden was found in pockets of space behind the Norwegian so often in the first half.
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Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Several Nominations Ultimately, the decision rests with the five-member Norwegian Nobel Committee.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Genetic risk Hornig’s research, based on the Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Cohort Study of over 100,000 families, found that moderate or high fevers in pregnancy were linked to elevated autism risk, especially in the second trimester.
—Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 23 Sep. 2025
However, available seven-night Caribbean cruises from Miami in the Haven currently start at $3,239 per person based on double occupancy, according to Norwegian’s website.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
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Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Several Nominations Ultimately, the decision rests with the five-member Norwegian Nobel Committee.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Genetic risk Hornig’s research, based on the Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Cohort Study of over 100,000 families, found that moderate or high fevers in pregnancy were linked to elevated autism risk, especially in the second trimester.
—Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 23 Sep. 2025
However, available seven-night Caribbean cruises from Miami in the Haven currently start at $3,239 per person based on double occupancy, according to Norwegian’s website.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Norwegian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Norwegian. Accessed 6 Oct. 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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