Icelandic

American  

[ahys-lan-dik] / aɪsˈlæn dɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to Iceland, its inhabitants, or their language.

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noun

1. the language of Iceland, a North Germanic language. Icel.

Icelandic British  

/ aɪsˈlændɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Iceland, its people, or their language

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noun

1. the official language of Iceland, belonging to the North Germanic branch of the Indo-European family See also Old Icelandic

Other Word Forms

• anti-Icelandic adjective
• pro-Icelandic adjective

Etymology

Origin of Icelandic

First recorded in 1665–75; Iceland + -ic

Example Sentences

Although platinum was not measured in those cases, they show that Icelandic volcanoes can transport heavy metals over long distances.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir said the time was now right to put the question to the Icelandic people.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

This briefing was shared with Jonathan Rowland, a business connection of Andrew's, whose father David Rowland took over part of a failing Icelandic bank.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Swiss and Icelandic providers generally benefit from stronger privacy laws.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

This last service performed for his friend would cause Sverrisson years of enmity from certain members of the RJF Committee and others who felt close to Bobby during his Icelandic years.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady