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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Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Jorgen Strand Larsen was the subject of two Newcastle bids over the summer, though Yoane Wissa‘s eventual purchase makes a return for the Norwegian less likely.
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
In Norwegian, saying those words is a very big thing.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2025
Shiffrin’s fiance, Norwegian Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, returned to racing on Thursday nearly two years after a horrifying downhill crash at Wengen, Switzerland, that left him with severe leg and shoulder injuries.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 30 Nov. 2025
Development backing comes from Hubert Bals Fund Development, Hubert Bals Fund + Netherlands Film Fund, and Sorfond – The Norwegian South Film Fund.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Nov. 2025
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
In Norwegian, saying those words is a very big thing.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2025
Shiffrin’s fiance, Norwegian Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, returned to racing on Thursday nearly two years after a horrifying downhill crash at Wengen, Switzerland, that left him with severe leg and shoulder injuries.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 30 Nov. 2025
Development backing comes from Hubert Bals Fund Development, Hubert Bals Fund + Netherlands Film Fund, and Sorfond – The Norwegian South Film Fund.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Nov. 2025
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“Norwegian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Norwegian. Accessed 11 Dec. 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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