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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After years of little communication following the announcement of the sensational plans, the Norwegian Coastal Administration has now published the tender for the tunnel’s construction, with a pre-qualification deadline set for the end of January 2025.
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David Nikel, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Yet, since his arrival, speculation has swirled that the Norwegian’s stay in the EPL would be short-lived with Real Madrid his likely next stop.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025
The list of airlines continued with flydubai, Norwegian, Vueling, Jet2, Sun Country Airlines, and WestJet.
JetBlue Airways ranked 17th spot, while Air Arabia, IndiGo, and Eurowings were placed at 18, 19, and 20.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Globally the popularity of electric vehicles is continuing to increase, with nearly 90 percent of new cars sold in Norway in 2024 being EVs according to the Norwegian Road Federation.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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David Nikel, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Yet, since his arrival, speculation has swirled that the Norwegian’s stay in the EPL would be short-lived with Real Madrid his likely next stop.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025
The list of airlines continued with flydubai, Norwegian, Vueling, Jet2, Sun Country Airlines, and WestJet.
JetBlue Airways ranked 17th spot, while Air Arabia, IndiGo, and Eurowings were placed at 18, 19, and 20.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Globally the popularity of electric vehicles is continuing to increase, with nearly 90 percent of new cars sold in Norway in 2024 being EVs according to the Norwegian Road Federation.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Norwegian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Norwegian. Accessed 23 Jan. 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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