Nordic

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adjective

Nor·​dic ˈnȯr-dik 

1

: of or relating to the Germanic peoples of northern Europe and especially of Scandinavia

2

: of or relating to a group or physical type characterized by tall stature, long head, light skin and hair, and blue eyes

3

a

: of or relating to competitive ski events involving cross-country racing, ski jumping, or biathlon compare alpine

b

: of, relating to, or being cross-country skiing

Nordic

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noun

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: a native of northern Europe

2

: a person of Nordic physical type

3

: a member of the peoples of Scandinavia

Examples of Nordic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Lung created three picture books inspired by Nordic mythology, Pop Mart's website says. —Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025

Military buildup The move is part of a broader military buildup by the Nordic nation. —James Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025

Noun

Our pick for Best Overall, the Nordic Ware Platinum Collection Anniversary Bundt Pan, yielded consistent results during testing and had one of the best scores for the durability test. —Jordan Liberty Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2025

What to do: Come for stargazing, hiking up to glacial lakes, and skiing in winter (Alpine and Nordic). —Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 24 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

French nordique, from nord north, from Old French north, from Old English

First Known Use

Adjective

1824, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1900, in the meaning defined at sense 1