Scandinavians
nounUK /ˌskændɪˈneɪviənz/
US /ˌskændɪˈneɪviənz/
Scandinavians are people who come from the countries of Scandinavia in northern Europe.
Many Scandinavians enjoy skiing and spending time outdoors.
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2. The people of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden considered together as a group.
The festival celebrated Scandinavians from all three countries.
3. People who speak a North Germanic language such as Danish, Norwegian, or Swedish.
Scandinavians can often understand each other's languages.
4. In a looser sense, people from the wider Nordic region, including Finland and Iceland.
Some travelers use the word Scandinavians to include Icelanders too.