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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In January, the 24-year-old Norwegian signed the longest contract in Premier League history, a nine-and-a-half-year extension that ties him to Manchester City until 2034 and eclipses the nine-year pact Cole Palmer signed with Chelsea last year.
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Justin Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
The 49-year-old Norwegian is the club’s third* head coach in four years.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 7 June 2025
The Chilean and the Norwegian are tied for first place after 18 holes at 9-under 61.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Cisco said Norwegian did not immediately communicate updates directly to guests who were on shore for most of the day.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 5 June 2025
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Justin Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
The 49-year-old Norwegian is the club’s third* head coach in four years.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 7 June 2025
The Chilean and the Norwegian are tied for first place after 18 holes at 9-under 61.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Cisco said Norwegian did not immediately communicate updates directly to guests who were on shore for most of the day.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 5 June 2025
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“Norwegian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Norwegian. Accessed 17 Jun. 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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