Nordic

== English == === Alternative forms === nordic (skiing) === Etymology === From French nordique, from nord (“north”). === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈnɔː.dɪk/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈnɔɹ.dɪk/ Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)dɪk === Adjective === Nordic (comparative more Nordic, superlative most Nordic) Of or relating to the Nordic countries. Of or relating to the light colouring and tall stature of Nordic peoples. (linguistics) Of or relating to the family of North Germanic languages. (skiing) Of or relating to cross-country skiing or ski jumping. Coordinate term: alpine ==== Usage notes ==== Skiing sense often lower case. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === Nordic (plural Nordics) A person of Nordic descent or having features typical of Nordic people. (ufology, science fiction) A member of a race of extraterrestrials similar in appearance to Nordic humans. Coordinate term: Pleiadean 2012, Patricia D. Netzley, Extraterrestrial Life: Alien Encounters, Reference Point Press, page 33: Known as Nordics, these extraterrestrials are said to have blond hair, blue eyes, and pale skin and are anywhere from 6 to 8 feet (183cm to 244cm) tall. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === Pleiadean, Tall White (extraterrestrial races related to Nordic aliens)