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

Examples of Norwegian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Stiklestad will be produced by Sigurd Mikal Karoliussen for Nordisk Film Production, with support from the Norwegian Film Institute and Filminvest. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

Norwegian Cruise Line did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026

Those recently killed include two Haitians who worked for the Norwegian Refugee Council. — Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026

Also on Thursday, Norwegian announced that Chief Financial Officer Mark Kempa will step down after more than 25 years at the company. — Maggie Roth, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin Norwegia Norway

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing Norwegian

• Norwegian elkhound

Rhymes for Norwegian

• collegian
• subregion
• legion
• region

Kids Definition

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