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normans

/ˈnɔːr.mənz/
nor · mans
Plural:Normans
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Adjective:Norman
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1

The people of mixed Scandinavian and Frankish origin who settled in Normandy in the 10th century and subsequently ruled England, parts of Wales and Ireland, and southern Italy.

Example

"The Normans introduced feudalism and Anglo-Norman French to England after 1066."

2

The native inhabitants or residents of modern Normandy, a geographical and cultural region in northern France.

Example

"Modern Normans remain proud of their region's distinctive culinary traditions, including cider and Camembert cheese."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old French Normant (plural Normanz), derived from Old Norse Norðmaðr ('Northman'), referring to the Scandinavian Vikings who settled in northern France in the 10th century.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Normans. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/normans
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