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 Norwegian leads Europe’s top five leagues in big chances received with 17, scoring nine of those, level with Harry Kane and four more than any Premier League player (Mateta and Thiago have five each).
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Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
At the time, Norwegian Cruise Line did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The Norwegian Refugee Council, registered in Gaza since 2009, is one of the major aid groups unable to send in supplies or staff while its application is being considered.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 21 Oct. 2025
Norwegian Cruise Line is making a change to its onboard drinks package relating to its private island.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
At the time, Norwegian Cruise Line did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The Norwegian Refugee Council, registered in Gaza since 2009, is one of the major aid groups unable to send in supplies or staff while its application is being considered.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 21 Oct. 2025
Norwegian Cruise Line is making a change to its onboard drinks package relating to its private island.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Norwegian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Norwegian. Accessed 23 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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