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

Examples of Norwegian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The winner is selected by a committee elected by the Norwegian Parliament. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

Unlike the other Nobel prizes, which are awarded in Stockholm, the peace prize is decided in Oslo by the five-member Norwegian Nobel Committee, whose members are appointed by Norway's parliament. — Eric Henderson, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

All 14 languages are included, from Spanish and French to Indonesian and Norwegian. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026

Manchester City's Erling Haaland is one of the biggest soccer stars on the planet, and the Norwegian seems to want to make sure that no one capitalizes on that fame. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin Norwegia Norway

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing Norwegian

• Norwegian elkhound

Rhymes for Norwegian

• collegian
• subregion
• legion
• region

Kids Definition

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