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Scandinavian
noun Scan·di·na·vian \ˌskan-də-ˈnā-vē-ən, -vyən\
: a person born, raised, or living in the countries of Scandinavia (Sweden, Norway, and Denmark)
Full Definition of SCANDINAVIAN
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: the North Germanic languages
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a : a native or inhabitant of Scandinavia b : a person of Scandinavian descent
— Scandinavian adjective
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First Known Use of SCANDINAVIAN
1766
SCANDINAVIAN Defined for Kids
1Scandinavian
noun Scan·di·na·vian \ˌskan-də-ˈnā-vē-ən, -vyən\
Definition of SCANDINAVIAN for Kids
: a person born or living in Scandinavia
2Scandinavian
adjective
Definition of SCANDINAVIAN for Kids
: of or relating to Scandinavia or its people <Scandinavian countries>
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