Scandinavian
[skan-duh-ney-vee-uh n]
- of or relating to Scandinavia, its inhabitants, or their languages.
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- a native or inhabitant of Scandinavia.
- the group of languages composed of Danish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Old Norse, Swedish, and the language of the Faeroe Islands; North Germanic. Abbreviation: Scand
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Origin of Scandinavian
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Contemporary Examples
In Scandinavian countries this discrimination has been dramatically reduced.
Tallinn feels palpably Scandinavian with its polished old-town brick, seaside positioning and glut of cool cafes.
How about adopting the Scandinavian “bicycle monarchy” model, for example?
Imagining Prince Charles as King Makes All of Britain Wish They Could Leave Like ScotlandClive Irving
September 17, 2014
Look at The Killing, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, all of these Scandinavian things with female investigators.
Frances McDormand on 'Olive Kitteridge,' Dropping LSD, and Her Beef With FX's 'Fargo'Marlow Stern
September 3, 2014
Because I believe the original Scandinavian series it was based on was originally meant to be just one season.
Historical Examples
Their religion resembled that of their Scandinavian neighbours.
English VillagesP. H. Ditchfield
The origin of the name thistle is probably Scandinavian, and associated with Thor.
StoryologyBenjamin Taylor
The play was the latest work of the Scandinavian dramatist, the actress was Glory Quayle.
The ChristianHall Caine
Indeed, we have many pure Scandinavian surnames and place-names.
The Little Manx Nation - 1891Hall Caine
The second attack on the Scandinavian convoy occurred on 12th December.
Submarine Warfare of To-dayCharles W. Domville-Fife
Scandinavian
- of, relating to, or characteristic of Scandinavia, its inhabitants, or their languages
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- a native or inhabitant of Scandinavia
- Also: Norse the northern group of Germanic languages, consisting of Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Icelandic, and Faeroese
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Word Origin and History for scandinavian
Scandinavian
adj.
1784; see Scandinavia + -ian. From 1830 as a noun; 1959 in reference to furniture and decor. In U.S. colloquial use sometimes Scandahoovian (1929), Scandiwegian. Alternative adjective Scandian (1660s) is from Latin Scandia.
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