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Norge

Norge

1 8.1
The name Norwegians use for Norway
  • proper noun
translation icon : Noruega
  • During the expedition, the crew of the Norge celebrated their historic flight over the North Pole.

Examples

  • Posted by Norge about 1 year ago

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  • Posted by Norge 8 months ago.

    Blog text (4)

  • Posted by Norge 3 months ago.

    Blog text (32)

  • The Norge, a famous airship, successfully crossed the Arctic in 1926.

  • The Norge was named after the Norwegian name for Norway, highlighting its cultural significance.

Synonyms

Norway
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111 1.0

A country in northern Europe with a long coast and many fjords

is used in Norwegian rather than English
Kingdom of Norway
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2.7

A country in northern Europe ruled by a king with a long coastline

is used in Norwegian instead of the formal official title

Surface Forms

Norge main

Etymology

Norge comes from an old Norse name, Norðrvegr, whose parts mean 'north' and 'way'. So, like the English name Norway, Norge tells us this is the country 'to the north'.