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nor·dic I. \ˈnȯrdik, ˈnȯ(ə)d-, -dēk\ adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: French nordique, from nord north (from Old French, from Old English north) + -ique -ic — more at north 1. : of or relating to the Germanic peoples of northern Europe 2. : of or relating to a physical type characterized by tall stature, long head, light skin and hair, and blue eyes, occurring most frequently in northern Europe, and regarded by some as a racial division of the Caucasian : teutonic — compare alpine, mediterranean 3. : aryan 3a 4. : of or relating to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, and Finland II. noun (-s) Usage: capitalized 1. : a native of northern Europe 2. a. : a person representative of the Nordic physical type b. : a member of the hypothetical Nordic division of the Caucasian race 3. : a member of the Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Icelandic, or Finnish peoples : scandinavian III. adjective Usage: usually capitalized : of, relating to, or being competitive ski events consisting of ski jumping and cross-country racing — compare alpine herein |