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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The spa Asian—specifically, Balinese—influences are again evident in the decor, massage techniques, and ingredients used at the 30,000-square-foot Mandara Spa, the Atlantis location of the beloved wellness brand that operates at resorts around the world and on Norwegian Cruise Line sailings.
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Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
The Norwegian Refugee Council, for example, said it has not been allowed to bring in supplies in 10 months, leaving it distributing tents and aid brought in by other groups.
—Sam Mednick, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Each year’s laureates are chosen by the five-member Norwegian Nobel Committee, appointed by the Norwegian Parliament.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Haaland missed two chances in the first half, while Foden misjudged two big openings late on, failing to execute a simple low ball across to Haaland and then opting for a difficult through ball to the Norwegian rather than spotting the free man Cherki on his right.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
The Norwegian Refugee Council, for example, said it has not been allowed to bring in supplies in 10 months, leaving it distributing tents and aid brought in by other groups.
—Sam Mednick, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Each year’s laureates are chosen by the five-member Norwegian Nobel Committee, appointed by the Norwegian Parliament.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Haaland missed two chances in the first half, while Foden misjudged two big openings late on, failing to execute a simple low ball across to Haaland and then opting for a difficult through ball to the Norwegian rather than spotting the free man Cherki on his right.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Norwegian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Norwegian. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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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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