viking

/ˈvaɪkɪŋ/
noun
  1. A member of the Scandinavian seafaring people who raided and settled in parts of Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries.
    • Many Vikings traveled from what is now Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
    • The museum has an exhibit about Viking ships and their voyages.
    • The Vikings were known for their longships and exploration.
  2. A person who behaves in a bold, adventurous, or aggressive way, especially in business or competition.
    • In the world of finance, he was known as a Viking who never backed down from a challenge.
    • The startup's CEO was a modern Viking, taking big risks to expand the company.
    • She played like a Viking on the soccer field, charging fearlessly toward the goal.
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