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

The organizers of the course are the National Film School of Denmark, Filmforward, ITBE, and The Norwegian Film School, with support from the Creative Europe MEDIA program. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026

Beta Cinema has unveiled a raft of international deals for Hans Petter Moland’s Norwegian Oscar entry Growth of the Soil. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 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

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