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norway

n. uncountable
A1 Beginner US //ˈnɔɹˌweɪ// nor·way

n. a country in Northern Europe. It is known for its cold weather, high mountains, and deep coastal waters called fjords.

n. a sovereign state in Northern Europe occupying the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula. It is a constitutional monarchy bordering Sweden, Finland, and Russia.


SIMPLE

Norway is famous for its beautiful mountains and cold winters.

CONTEXTUAL

Many tourists travel to Norway in the winter to see the northern lights and visit the coastal cities.

COMPLEX

The economic model of Norway is often studied for its successful integration of a free-market economy with a robust social welfare system funded by natural resource wealth.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English Norwey, Norweye, Northwey, Norweȝe, Norewæiȝ, Norwæge, from Old English Norþweġ, a calque of Old Norse Norðvegr (“north way”), from norðr (“north”) + vegr (“way”), contrasted with suðrvegr (“south way”), i.e. Germany, and austrvegr (“east way”), the Baltic lands. Norwegian (1607) is from Medieval Latin Norvegia, with the -w- from Norway. Equivalent to North + way.

Usage

As a proper noun, it is always capitalized and typically used without a definite article.

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