noun🔗ShareVikingsOne of the Scandinavian or other Northern European seafaring warriors that raided (and then settled) the British Isles and other parts of Europe in the 8th to the 11th centuries and, according to many historians, were the first Europeans to reach North America."Many history books describe how vikings sailed from Scandinavia to raid coastal towns in Europe. "De nombreux livres d'histoire décrivent comment les Vikings ont navigué depuis la Scandinavie pour attaquer les villes côtières d'Europe.historywarpersonnauticalnationsailingpastChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareViking, barbare(by extension) A stock character common in the fantasy genre, namely a barbarian, generally equipped with an axe or sword and a helmet adorned with horns."The fantasy novel featured fearsome vikings with horned helmets, battling dragons and mythical creatures. "Le roman de fantasy mettait en scène de redoutables vikings avec des casques à cornes, combattant des dragons et des créatures mythiques.characterliteraturemythologyculturestoryentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareViking, NormandA Norseman (mediaeval Scandinavian)."Many history books tell exciting stories about the Vikings who sailed from Scandinavia long ago. "De nombreux livres d'histoire racontent des histoires passionnantes sur les Vikings qui naviguaient depuis la Scandinavie il y a longtemps.historyculturepersonnationmilitarysailingwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVikings(mildly) An ethnic Swede, Norwegian, Dane, Icelander or Faroe Islander.""At the family reunion, we learned that some of our ancestors were vikings who sailed from Norway long ago." "Lors de la réunion de famille, nous avons appris que certains de nos ancêtres étaient des Vikings qui ont navigué depuis la Norvège il y a longtemps.historypersoncultureracenationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn joueur des Vikings du MinnesotaA player on the Minnesota Vikings NFL team.""My brother is a huge football fan, and he always cheers for the Vikings." "Mon frère est un grand fan de football et il encourage toujours les Vikings.sportpersongroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
