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

Derived Forms

• pro-Icelandic
  adjective
• anti-Icelandic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of Icelandic

First recorded in 1665–75; Iceland + -ic

Example Sentences

When Icelandic budget carrier Play went out of business last fall, European competitor Condor offered discounted rescue fares to stranded travelers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

The eruption of an Icelandic volcano kept some artists from getting to the festival, including The Cribs and Frightened Rabbit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

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

An opinion poll published in early February by public broadcaster RUV indicated that the Icelandic public was evenly divided on the question of EU membership.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

But if it were not for the two Icelandic Eddas we should know practically nothing of the religion which molded the race to which we belong.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton