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

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

Swiss and Icelandic providers generally benefit from stronger privacy laws.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

The Icelandic broadcaster said that while the new measures address many of its concerns, it "believes that there are still doubts whether the agreed adjustments would be fully satisfactory".

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

Chess Federation sent a communiqué to the Icelandic Chess Federation asking about the disposition of Bobby’s body, presumably wanting to bring him back to the United States, a move that Bobby would have detested.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady