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Finlander

American  
[fin-luhn-der] / ˈfɪn lən dər /

noun

  1. an inhabitant of Finland, especially a native who customarily speaks Swedish.


Etymology

Origin of Finlander

First recorded in 1720–30; Finland + -er 1

Example Sentences

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He has been a recreational fisherman his whole life, but started fishing part-time with the Finlander in 2015.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2017

They also participate in local restaurant events such as “know your fish” where guests can talk with the Finlander fishermen and learn about the industry and how their seafood is caught.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2017

The region Finlander is fishing this day is in a permit area.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2017

Deckhand Garrett McKinley, 42, a full-time crew member of Finlander, has been fishing his whole life and is also a licensed captain.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2017

There was no more word about ghosts now, and the kind professor forgave the Finlander.

From Crusoes of the Frozen North by Stables, Gordon

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