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Definition of norway

norway

/ˈnɔːrweɪ/
Nor · way
Adjective:Norwegian
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norway Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A Nordic country in Northern Europe occupying the western and northernmost portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, known for its deep coastal fjords and mountainous terrain.

Example

"During our trip to Scandinavia, we took a scenic train ride through the snow-capped mountains of Norway."

• Rhymes for norway

• Nearby Words

northern water snake
northernness
northwesterner
norway
norway spruce
nose-horned viper
nosocomephobe

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'Norþweg' and Old Norse 'Norðvegr', meaning 'the northern way', which historically referred to the coastal route used by Norsemen for travel and trade.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Norway. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/norway
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