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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Norwegian isn’t the only cruise line with an area of that kind.
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Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
The book follows 11-year-old April and her emotionally distant, climate-scientist father on a research trip to a remote Norwegian Island.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
On the company’s website, Norwegian states a minimum height of 40 inches and weight between 120-300 lbs in order to ride.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
The statement was signed by leaders of more than 20 aid organizations operating in Gaza, including the Norwegian Refugee Council and Save the Children.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
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Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
The book follows 11-year-old April and her emotionally distant, climate-scientist father on a research trip to a remote Norwegian Island.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
On the company’s website, Norwegian states a minimum height of 40 inches and weight between 120-300 lbs in order to ride.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
The statement was signed by leaders of more than 20 aid organizations operating in Gaza, including the Norwegian Refugee Council and Save the Children.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Norwegian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Norwegian. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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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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