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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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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

It is after 4 p.m. and the Finlander is into its four-hour voyage back to port.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2017

The Finlander and her five-member crew are headed to fishing grounds approximately 60 miles due east of Portsmouth, an ocean-going commute of four hours in five-foot seas.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2017

Demand for locally caught fresh fish by Seacoast restaurants has created a viable market for the crew of the Finlander.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2017

M., the Finlander, told me this morning that he wants the room I occupy upstairs, and, of course, I will have to give it up.

From A Woman who went to Alaska by Sullivan, May Kellogg

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