Norway

American  

[nawr-wey] / ˈnɔr weɪ /

noun

1. Norwegian Norge.  a kingdom in N Europe, in the W part of the Scandinavian Peninsula. 124,555 sq. mi. (322,597 sq. km). Oslo.

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Norway British  

/ ˈnɔːˌweɪ /

noun

1. Norwegian name: Norge.  a kingdom in NW Europe, occupying the W part of the Scandinavian peninsula: first united in the Viking age (800–1050); under the rule of Denmark (1523–1814) and Sweden (1814–1905); became an independent monarchy in 1905. Its coastline is deeply indented by fjords and fringed with islands, rising inland to plateaus and mountains. Norway has a large fishing fleet and its merchant navy is among the world's largest. Official language: Norwegian. Official religion: Evangelical Lutheran. Currency: krone. Capital: Oslo. Pop: 4 722 701 (2013 est). Area: 323 878 sq km (125 050 sq miles)

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Norway Cultural  

1. Constitutional monarchy in northern Europe, located in western Scandinavia. Its capital and largest city is Oslo.

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Though traditionally neutral, Norway became a member of NATO in 1949. One of its chief industries is oil production from the North Sea.

Norway was occupied by German troops in World War II.

Example Sentences

The five-time champion from Norway had dominated the classical game for nearly a decade, before electing not to defend his title.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The Norway striker's second on the stroke of half-time effectively killed the game, and two quick goals after the break made absolutely sure.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

They are now the EU’s second-biggest source of gas supplies after Norway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

He had a “constructive long-term” outlook even before the war, and expects ConocoPhillips’ recent diversification efforts into Canada, Norway, and Asia to pay off.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

It was lovely to be back in Norway once again in my grandmother's fine old house.

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl