🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

paese nordico

Pronunciation / Transliteration: paˈe.ze ˈnɔr.di.ko

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Nordic country/ˈnɔːr.dɪk ˈkʌn.tri/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Ogni paese nordico promuove l'uguaglianza di genere."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A sovereign state or autonomous region located in Northern Europe or the North Atlantic, comprising Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, along with associated territories.

    "Each Nordic country is widely recognized for its robust welfare model, high standards of living, and progressive social policies."
  2. 2

    A nation belonging to the Nordic Council framework characterized by shared democratic values and cooperative governance.

    "Economic cooperation within every Nordic country has fostered regional stability and innovation."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Old Norse word 'norðr' meaning 'north', combined with the Middle English 'country' stemming from Old French and Late Latin 'contrata'. The term collectively refers to the nations and territories of Northern Europe and the North Atlantic sharing deep historical, cultural, and institutional ties.

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