nordic

comparative more nordic · superlative most nordic

1. Of or relating to cross-country skiing.

   The resort’s terrain, known for its excellent tree skiing, also includes nordic trails and thousands of untracked acres reachable by snowcat on guided trips.

   2008 January 25, Nick Kaye, “Trappers Creek at Schweitzer Mountain Resort and Alea”, in New York Times

2. alternativerareAlternative spelling of Nordic.

comparative more Nordic · superlative most Nordic · alternative nordic

1. Of or relating to the Nordic countries.

   The aim of the bill is to introduce temporary measures which curb migrants from entering the Nordic nation, in response to what Helsinki sees as “hybrid warfare” from Russia.

   2024 July 12, “Finland approves controversial law to turn away migrants at Russian border”, in Euronews

2. Of or relating to the light colouring and tall stature of Nordic peoples.
3. human sciencesOf or relating to the family of North Germanic languages.
4. hobbiesOf or relating to cross-country skiing or ski jumping.

plural Nordics · alternative nordic

1. A person of Nordic descent or having features typical of Nordic people.
2. human sciencesA member of a race of extraterrestrials similar in appearance to Nordic humans.

   Coordinate term: Pleiadean

   3 more examples

   Called “Nordics,” the aliens are human-like in appearance, of average height, and often have long, flowing hair. Contactees are typically struck by the beauty of the Nordics, as was Howard Menger (1959): “She seemed to radiate and glow,” Menger explains,

   2007, Erich Goode, D. Angus Vail, Extreme Deviance, Pine Forge Press, page 41

   But the third most common alien is called a Nordic, or humanoid.

   2012, Kelly Milner Halls, Alien Investigation: Searching for the Truth about UFOs and Aliens, Millbrook Press, page 45

   Known as Nordics, these extraterrestrials are said to have blond hair, blue eyes, and pale skin and are anywhere from 6 to 8 feet (183cm to 244cm) tall.

   2012, Patricia D. Netzley, Extraterrestrial Life: Alien Encounters, Reference Point Press, page 33