Word Study
scandinavian
CIDE DICTIONARY
scandinavian, a.
Of or pertaining to Scandinavia, that is, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
scandinavian, n. & adj.
--n.
1 a a native or inhabitant of Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland). b a person of Scandinavian descent.
2 the family of languages of Scandinavia.
--adj. of or relating to Scandinavia or its people or languages.
--n.
1 a a native or inhabitant of Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland). b a person of Scandinavian descent.
2 the family of languages of Scandinavia.
--adj. of or relating to Scandinavia or its people or languages.
Etymology
L Scandinavia
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