English · Word Candidate

Nordic

/ˈnɔː.dɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Nordics

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Of or relating to the Nordic countries.

Adjective

Examples

The aim of the bill is to introduce temporary measures which curb migrants from entering the Nordic nation, in response to what Helsinki sees as “hybrid warfare” from Russia.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Of or relating to the light colouring and tall stature of Nordic peoples.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A person of Nordic descent or having features typical of Nordic people.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

A member of a race of extraterrestrials similar in appearance to Nordic humans.

Noun

Examples

Coordinate term: Pleiadean

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Nordic” mean?

Of or relating to the Nordic countries.

Is “Nordic” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.