Norwegian
/nɔːrˈwiːdʒən/noun
A person from Norway or of Norwegian descent.
He is a Norwegian who moved to the United States for work.
Often appears as...
- norwegian citizen
- norwegian resident
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Not Ethnicity
Use 'Norwegian' to refer to nationality, not ethnic background.
Despite her Asian roots, she's a Norwegian.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Misuse
'Norwegian' is often misused when referring to Swedish or Danish people.
He's not Swedish; he's Norwegian.
Pro Tip 3/3Nationality in Context
When speaking about nationality, 'a Norwegian' is more common than 'Norwegian'.
A Norwegian won the ski race, not 'Norwegian won'.
Compare with
nordicscandinavian
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