Nordic
[ nawr-dik ]
/ ˈnɔr dɪk /
adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of a Germanic people of northern European origin, exemplified by the Scandinavians.
having or suggesting the physical characteristics associated with these people, typically tall stature, blond hair, blue eyes, and elongated head.
(sometimes lowercase)
of or relating to skiing events involving ski jumping and cross-country skiing.
Compare alpine(def 5).
noun
a member of the Nordic people, especially a Scandinavian.
OTHER WORDS FROM Nordic
Nor·dic·i·ty [nawr-dis-i-tee] /nɔrˈdɪs ɪ ti/, noun an·ti-Nor·dic, adjective non-Nor·dic, adjective, noun pro-Nor·dic, adjectiveExample sentences from the Web for nordic
British Dictionary definitions for nordic (1 of 2)
nordic
/ (ˈnɔːdɪk) /
adjective
skiing
of or relating to competitions in cross-country racing and ski-jumping
Compare alpine (def. 4)
(of recreational walking) incorporating the use of poles that resemble ski poles to aid movement
British Dictionary definitions for nordic (2 of 2)
Nordic
/ (ˈnɔːdɪk) /
adjective
of, relating to, or belonging to a subdivision of the Caucasoid race typified by the tall blond blue-eyed long-headed inhabitants of N Britain, Scandinavia, N Germany, and the Netherlands
Word Origin for Nordic
C19: from French
nordique, from
nord
north