I. ˈnȯrdik, ˈnȯ(ə)d-, -dēk adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: French nordique, from nord north (from Old French, from Old English north ) + -ique -ic — more at north
1. : of or relating to the Germanic peoples of northern Europe
2. : of or relating to a physical type characterized by tall stature, long head, light skin and hair, and blue eyes, occurring most frequently in northern Europe, and regarded by some as a racial division of the Caucasian : teutonic — compare alpine , mediterranean
3. : aryan 3a
4. : of or relating to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, and Finland
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: capitalized
1. : a native of northern Europe
2.
a. : a person representative of the Nordic physical type
b. : a member of the hypothetical Nordic division of the Caucasian race
3. : a member of the Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Icelandic, or Finnish peoples : scandinavian
III. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
: of, relating to, or being competitive ski events consisting of ski jumping and cross-country racing — compare alpine herein