Scandinavia

[ skan-duh-ney-vee-uh ]

/ ˌskæn dəˈneɪ vi ə /

noun

Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and sometimes Finland, Iceland, and the Faeroe Islands.

Also called Scandinavian Peninsula. the peninsula consisting of Norway and Sweden.

Related forms

an·ti-Scan·di·na·vi·a, adjective

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Examples from the Web for scandinavia

Around 50 men, whose bones can be traced back to Scandinavia, were rounded up and beheaded at some point in the 11th Century.
Every Viking ‘Fact’ Is Wrong|Nico Hines|March 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In Greece, they sneak into homes to scare children, and in Scandinavia, the gnomes play pranks.
8 Facts You Never Knew About Christmas|Brandy Zadrozny|December 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The Daily Pic: At Scandinavia House, the Popster riffs on the angst-man.
Warhol Screams at Munch|Blake Gopnik|July 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Marxism may have developed in the middle of the 19th century but it has since evolved into the social democracies of Scandinavia.
Nerdiness from Noah: Alpha Centauri|Noah Kristula-Green|March 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST

This was literally the Avatar of Scandinavia, and yet, I never even knew it existed.
Under the Spell of Dragon Tattoo|John Hamburg|March 22, 2010|DAILY BEAST
We know from other sources that during the ninth century there was a great exodus from Scandinavia.
Russia|Donald Mackenzie Wallace
The Romantic literature of Scandinavia is strongly influenced by that of Germany.
Main Currents in Nineteenth Century Literature, Vol. II (of 6): The Romantic School in Germany|Georg Brandes
The ballet as represented here is unique, being mostly designed to illustrate the early history of Scandinavia.
Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia|Maturin M. Ballou
Southerners would doubtless have failed similarly in Scandinavia.
The Evolution of States|J. M. Robertson
It completely encircles the city, and is the only example in Scandinavia that has lasted to our time.
Peeps at many lands: Sweden|William Liddle

British Dictionary definitions for scandinavia

Scandinavia

/ (ˌskændɪˈneɪvɪə) /

noun

Also called: the Scandinavian Peninsula the peninsula of N Europe occupied by Norway and Sweden

the countries of N Europe, esp considered as a cultural unit and including Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and often Finland, Iceland, and the Faeroes

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Culture definitions for scandinavia

Scandinavia

The region in northern Europe containing Norway, Sweden, and Denmark and the peninsulas they occupy. Through cultural, historical, and political associations, Finland and Iceland are often considered part of Scandinavia.