English · Word Candidate

Norwegian

/nɔːˈwiːd͡ʒn̩/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Norwegians

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A person of a North Germanic ethnic group native to Scandinavia, comprising the ethnic majority of Norway.

Noun

Examples

But despite the President’s offer, it’s unlikely that an influx of Norwegians will begin to settle in the US anytime soon.

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

A kind of fishing boat on the Great Lakes of North America.

Noun

Sources & notes

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

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Of or pertaining to Norway (the country).

Adjective

Examples

Between Kiruna and the Norwegian border, along the chain of lovely lakes, a number of holiday resorts offering every comfort for the visitor have been developed.

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 4

Meaning · English

Of or pertaining to the Norwegian people.

Adjective

Examples

The line ends at Narvik. Eight years ago the whole town was in ruins, but the industry of the Norwegian people has rebuilt it entirely.

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 “Norwegian” mean?

A person of a North Germanic ethnic group native to Scandinavia, comprising the ethnic majority of Norway.

Is “Norwegian” formal or informal?

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