Nordic

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adjective

Nor·dic ˈnȯr-dik

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

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

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

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

Nordic

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noun

: a native of northern Europe

: a person of Nordic physical type

: a member of the peoples of Scandinavia

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Adjective

Many data services can now be provided at considerable distance; the availability of cheap, sustainable electricity and cool climates have made Nordic nations – Norway and Iceland – an attractive proposition; Ireland, too, is a huge data hub. —

The Week Uk, theweek, 8 Sep. 2024 The Nordic release will be handled by Nordisk Film Distribution. —

John Hopewell, Variety, 7 Sep. 2024

Noun

High Country Motor Lodge, also located along Route 66 in Flagstaff, was praised for its vintage-meets-contemporary amenities that include craft cocktails served at fire pits and a Nordic Spa experience including a sauna and a cold plunge pool. —

Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 11 Sep. 2024 Look at fashion designers like Xenia Joost, who makes garments inspired by the Nordic Sea, which are made from excess textiles from the hospitality sector, and Reet Aus, who has crafted over 150,000 shirts from textile industry leftovers—saving over 30,000 kilos of fabric from going to waste. —

Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Nordic

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