Icelandic

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adjective

Ice·​lan·​dic īs-ˈlan-dik How to pronounce Icelandic (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Iceland, the Icelanders, or Icelandic

Icelandic

2 of 2

noun

: the North Germanic language of Iceland

Examples of Icelandic in a Sentence

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Arriving late for an eclipse aligns with Icelandic culture. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 21 July 2025 The following day, 14,000 Swiss and Icelandic supporters walked the 3km from the fan zone in central Bern to the Stadion Wankdorf where the two teams played that evening. Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025 It's also inspired its own skincare line and remains a symbol of Icelandic innovation and natural beauty. Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025 An Icelandic volcano erupted early Wednesday, spewing a bright red wall of lava in a region known for high seismic activity. Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Icelandic

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1674, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1710, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Icelandic was in 1674

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“Icelandic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Icelandic. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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Icelandic

1 of 2 adjective
Ice·​lan·​dic ī-ˈslan-dik How to pronounce Icelandic (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Iceland, the Icelanders, or Icelandic

Icelandic

2 of 2 noun
: the Germanic language of the Icelandic people
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