Background for nordic

nordic

/ˈnɔː(ɹ).dɪk/

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adjective

Of or relating to the Nordic countries.

Examples :

"The furniture store sells minimalist, Nordic-style chairs. "

nation culture geography

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adjective

Of or relating to the light colouring and tall stature of Nordic peoples.

Examples :

"The family had a distinctly Nordic look, with their blonde hair and tall builds. "

race appearance continent nation culture

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adjective

Of or relating to the family of North Germanic languages.

Examples :

"Learning Finnish, Swedish, and Norwegian can be easier if you already know one Nordic language because they share some similarities. "

language linguistics

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adjective

Of or relating to cross-country skiing or ski jumping. (Compare alpine.)

Examples :

"My gym offers both alpine skiing classes for downhill and nordic skiing classes for cross-country. "

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adjective

Of or relating to cross-country skiing (Compare alpine).

Examples :

"My favorite winter exercise is nordic skiing because it's a great workout for the whole body, unlike alpine skiing which focuses more on downhill speed. "