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Norway (name) means a country in Scandinavia, northern Europe, officially the Kingdom of Norway. Example: “They spent the summer hiking along the fjords of Norway.”
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A country in Scandinavia, northern Europe, officially the Kingdom of Norway.
"Kramer said California’s legislation is weak compared to the laws in Norway and other European countries, which require a certain percentage of women on boards."
— Julia Carpenter and Jackie Wattles, California has a new law: No more all-male boards (2018)
"They spent the summer hiking along the fjords of Norway."
How to use Norway
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Scandinavian country known for fjords, oil wealth, and long winters.
Common pairings
fjords of Norway
Norway and Sweden
travel to Norway
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Etymology
From Old English Norþweġ, "the north way" — the sea route north along the coast, as opposed to "south way" (Germany) or "east way" (the Baltic lands).
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What does “Norway” mean?
The word “Norway” means a country in Scandinavia, northern Europe, officially the Kingdom of Norway. In plain terms, the Scandinavian country known for fjords, oil wealth, and long winters.
How do you pronounce “Norway”?
“Norway” is pronounced NAW-way (/ˈnɔɹweɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Norway” in a sentence?
Here is “Norway” used in a sentence: “They spent the summer hiking along the fjords of Norway.”
What part of speech is “Norway”?
“Norway” is a name.
Where does the word “Norway” come from?
The word “Norway” comes from Old English. From Old English Norþweġ, "the north way" — the sea route north along the coast, as opposed to "south way" (Germany) or "east way" (the Baltic lands).
Is “Norway” a common word?
“Norway” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between Norway and Sweden?
Norway and Sweden are two separate Scandinavian countries in northern Europe that share a long land border. Norway lies to the west, facing the Atlantic with its famous fjords, while Sweden lies to the east.
What is the capital of Norway?
The capital of Norway is Oslo, located in the south-east of the country. Norway's official name is the Kingdom of Norway.
What do you call someone or something from Norway?
The adjective and demonym is "Norwegian," used for the people, language, and things of Norway. For example, a person from Norway is Norwegian, and they may speak Norwegian.
Is Norway part of Scandinavia?
Yes. Norway is one of the core Scandinavian countries, along with Sweden and Denmark, and lies in northern Europe. It is officially the Kingdom of Norway.
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