Norwegian
noun
Nor·we·gian
nȯr-ˈwē-jən 
1
a
: a native or inhabitant of Norway
b
: a person of Norwegian descent
2
: the Germanic language of the Norwegian people
Norwegian
adjective
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This season, The Norwegian is back on track with three cutback goals in 17 Premier League appearances, even if City aren’t creating those opportunities at their normal rate.
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Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2025
The third actually begins in Copenhagen, Denmark, follows the Norwegian Coast to the North Sea, then continues to Scotland and London.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
Fastvold, who is Norwegian, noted the overlap with Scandinavian design.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Aid agencies, like the Norwegian Refugee Council and Medical Aid for Palestinians, say even in the ceasefire Israel is blocking aid urgently needed for people to survive winter.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 18 Dec. 2025
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Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2025
The third actually begins in Copenhagen, Denmark, follows the Norwegian Coast to the North Sea, then continues to Scotland and London.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
Fastvold, who is Norwegian, noted the overlap with Scandinavian design.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Aid agencies, like the Norwegian Refugee Council and Medical Aid for Palestinians, say even in the ceasefire Israel is blocking aid urgently needed for people to survive winter.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Norwegian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Norwegian. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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Norwegian
noun
Nor·we·gian
nȯr-ˈwē-jən
1
: a person born or living in Norway
2
: the Germanic language of the Norwegian people
Norwegian
adjective
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