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- [nawr-dik]
- /ˈnɔr dɪk/
- /ˈnɔː.dɪk/
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- [nawr-dik]
- /ˈnɔr dɪk/
Definitions of nordic word
- adjective nordic of, relating to, or characteristic of a Germanic people of northern European origin, exemplified by the Scandinavians. 1
- adjective nordic having or suggesting the physical characteristics associated with these people, typically tall stature, blond hair, blue eyes, and elongated head. 1
- adjective nordic (sometimes lowercase) of or relating to skiing events involving ski jumping and cross-country skiing. Compare alpine (def 5). 1
- noun nordic a member of the Nordic people, especially a Scandinavian. 1
- noun nordic Of or relating to cross-country skiing (Compare alpine). 1
- adjective nordic Scandinavian 1
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Origin of nordic
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; < French nordique, equivalent to nord north + -ique -ic
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Parts of speech for Nordic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nordic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
nordic usage trend in Literature
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