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scandinavian

adj.
A2 Elementary US //ˌskændɪˈneɪviən// scan·di·na·vian

adj. relating to the countries in Northern Europe, such as Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. You use this to describe people, languages, or things like furniture and design from that region.

adj. relating to Scandinavia, its inhabitants, or their languages. Typically refers to Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, though sometimes extended to include Finland and Iceland in broader cultural contexts.


SIMPLE

I love the clean look of Scandinavian furniture.

CONTEXTUAL

Many Scandinavian countries are famous for their high quality of life and excellent social services.

COMPLEX

The exhibition showcases how Scandinavian design principles of minimalism and functionality influenced global architecture throughout the twentieth century.

Synonyms
Origin

From Scandinavi(a) + -an.

Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun; when referring to the people as a group, it is often preceded by 'the'.

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