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Definition of scandinavia

scandinavia

/ˌskæn.dɪˈneɪ.vi.ə/
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Adjective:Scandinavian
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scandinavia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A historical and cultural subregion in Northern Europe comprising the kingdoms of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, and in broader usage also including Finland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands.

2

The Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe, bounded by the Baltic Sea, the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea, and the Barents Sea, comprising mainland Norway, Sweden, and northernmost Finland.

Word Nuance & Usage

Strictly speaking, Scandinavia refers to the three kingdoms of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden; when Finland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands are included, the broader and more accurate term is the Nordic countries.

• Rhymes for scandinavia

• Nearby Words

scandalous
scandalously
scandalproof
scandinavia
scandinavian
scandix
scannable

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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