adj
Uncommon
Scandinavian
skan-dih-NAY-vee-uhn
Scandinavian (adj) means relating to Scandinavia, its people, or its languages. Example: “The apartment had a minimalist Scandinavian design.”
adj
1
Relating to Scandinavia, its people, or its languages.
"The apartment had a minimalist Scandinavian design."
noun
1
A person from Scandinavia.
"Several Scandinavians joined the study exchange programme."
How to use Scandinavian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to or hailing from Scandinavia — its people, culture, or design style.
Common pairings
Scandinavian design
Scandinavian languages
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Word forms
- Plural
- Scandinavians
- Comparative
- more Scandinavian
- Superlative
- most Scandinavian
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Etymology
Formed from "Scandinavia" plus the adjective/noun ending "-an."
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Rhymes for Scandinavian
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What does “Scandinavian” mean?
The word “Scandinavian” means relating to Scandinavia, its people, or its languages. In plain terms, relating to or hailing from Scandinavia — its people, culture, or design style.
How do you pronounce “Scandinavian”?
“Scandinavian” is pronounced skan-dih-NAY-vee-uhn (/ˌskændɪˈneɪvi.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Scandinavian” in a sentence?
Here is “Scandinavian” used in a sentence: “The apartment had a minimalist Scandinavian design.”
What part of speech is “Scandinavian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Scandinavian” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “Scandinavian” a common word?
“Scandinavian” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Scandinavian” have?
“Scandinavian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Scandinavia, its people, or its languages.
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