NORWEGIAN


Meaning of NORWEGIAN in English

I. (ˈ)nȯ(r)|wējən adjective

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: Medieval Latin Norvegia, Norwegia Norway + English -an, adjective suffix

1.

a. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Norway

b. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Norwegians

2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Norwegian language

II. noun

( -s )

Usage: capitalized

Etymology: Medieval Latin Norvegia, Norwegia Norway + English -an, n. suffix

1.

a. : a native or inhabitant of Norway

b. : a person of Norwegian descent

2. : the Germanic language of the Norwegian people — see landsmal, riksmal : indo-european languages table

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