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Nordic

A term referring to countries in Northern Europe.

Scandinavian

A term referring to the people, languages, cultures, and countries of Northern Europe, particularly Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands.

Pronunciation

/ˈnɔːrdɪk/

Etymology

From Old Norse norðrðr (north) and Ųk (island), referring to the region north of Germany.

Explain Like I’m 5

Nordic countries are a group of countries in Northern Europe that share similar cultures and languages.

Fun Facts

Vikings originated from the Nordic region
Many Nordic countries consistently rank high in global happiness reports
The concept of 'hygge,' a feeling of cozy contentment, comes from Denmark

FAQ

What are the Nordic countries? Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland
What does 'Nordic' mean? It refers to a region in Northern Europe
Are Nordic countries part of the EU? Not all
Denmark, Finland, and Sweden are members

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

Scandinavian North Germanic

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

European culture geographic regions

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Denmark Norway Sweden Finland Iceland Faroe Islands

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Europe

Indexes

cultural region geographical region

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