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Nordic
[nawr-dik]
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.
noun
a member of the Nordic people, especially a Scandinavian.
nordic
1/ ˈɔːɪ /
adjective
skiing of or relating to competitions in cross-country racing and ski-jumping Compare alpine
(of recreational walking) incorporating the use of poles that resemble ski poles to aid movement
Nordic
2/ ˈɔːɪ /
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
Other Word Forms
- Nordicity noun
- anti-Nordic adjective
- non-Nordic adjective
- pro-Nordic adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of Nordic1
Example Sentences
One small modern-era update DeBlois has made to his script is that this Nordic hamlet has cut back on the number of blondes.
Some eastern European and Nordic countries have already said they will make pledges to increase defence spending to that level, in the run-up to the summit in the Hague.
Artistic works that eschewed the so-called Nordic ideal of beauty, in subject or in style, were likewise condemned for undermining German high culture.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed to reporters on Thursday that countries including France, Germany, the Baltic and Nordic countries, Poland, Greece and Hungary had already committed to the 5% pledge.
But Nordic Denmark is certainly not what's seen as a frontline state - like Italy - where people smugglers' boats frequently wash up along its shores.
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When To Use
Nordic is a classification used to refer to types of skiing, including cross-country skiing and ski jumping.The terms Nordic and Nordic skiing are used in contrast with Alpine and Alpine skiing, which refer to what’s sometimes also called downhill skiing. Alpine events include the downhill, the slalom, the giant slalom, and the super giant slalom (popularly called Super G). Both nordic and alpine are sometimes left uncapitalized.There are multiple Nordic events in the Winter Olympics, including multiple events in both ski jumping (Normal Hill and Large Hill) and cross-country skiing (including sprints and longer distance races, such as the one known as Skiathlon). The event called Nordic Combined features both cross-country skiing and ski jumping.There are also Nordic skiing events in the Paralympic Winter Games.The skis used in Nordic skiing differ from those used in Alpine skiing in shape, size, and structure.Example: Alpine skiing gets a lot of attention during the Olympics, but the Nordic events are also very exciting to watch.
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