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Definition of finland

finland

/ˈfɪn.lənd/
Fin · land
Adjective:Finnish
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finland Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A Nordic country situated in Northern Europe, bordered by Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, known for its extensive forests, thousands of lakes, and capital city of Helsinki.

Example

"During our tour of the Nordic region, we spent a week in Finland to experience the midnight sun and visit traditional saunas."

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• Nearby Words

finch
finfoot
finke
finland
fir
fire skink
firearm

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old Norse 'Finnland', a combination of 'Finn' (referring to the Sami or Finnish people) and 'land' (territory). The native Finnish name for the country is 'Suomi'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Finland. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/finland
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