nordic
/ˈnɔrdɪk/
noun
- A person from a Nordic country, especially one of Scandinavian origin.
- The festival featured music and food from Nordics and other Europeans.
- Many Nordics enjoy outdoor activities like skiing and hiking.
- She met a group of Nordics while traveling in the mountains.
adjective
- Relating to the countries of Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland) or their people, languages, or culture.
- He bought a Nordic sweater with a traditional pattern.
- She enjoys Nordic literature, especially Icelandic sagas.
- The Nordic countries are known for their high quality of life.
- Relating to a physical type characterized by tall stature, fair hair, and blue eyes, often used in historical racial classifications (now considered outdated and inaccurate).
- Historically, some people believed the Nordic appearance was superior, but that idea has been rejected.
- Old anthropology books sometimes described a 'Nordic race' with specific features.
- The term 'Nordic type' is no longer used in modern science.