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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The Norwegian expanded on the injury when discussing the impact of missing events.
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 28 May 2025
The series is also supported by Norwegian Film Institute and Nordic Film- & TV Fond.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 27 May 2025
The Norwegian Coastal Administration is coordinating the salvage operation, the company said.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 25 May 2025
This is graceful, quietly intelligent filmmaking—including a touch of unsentimental magic realism involving a wise and beautiful Norwegian Forest Cat.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 23 May 2025
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 28 May 2025
The series is also supported by Norwegian Film Institute and Nordic Film- & TV Fond.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 27 May 2025
The Norwegian Coastal Administration is coordinating the salvage operation, the company said.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 25 May 2025
This is graceful, quietly intelligent filmmaking—including a touch of unsentimental magic realism involving a wise and beautiful Norwegian Forest Cat.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 23 May 2025
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“Norwegian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Norwegian. Accessed 4 Jun. 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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