Germanic vs Nordic - What's the difference?
germanic | nordic |
(linguistics) The early, undocumented language from which other Germanic languages such as German, English, Dutch and Scandinavian languages developed.
(linguistics) The group of Indo-European languages that developed from Germanic.
Having German characteristics.
Relating to the Germanic peoples (such as Germans, Scandinavians or Anglo-Saxons).
(linguistics) Relating to the language or group of languages known as Germanic.
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. (Compare alpine.)
A person of descent or having features typical of Nordic people.
(ufology) A race of extraterrestrials similar in appearance to Nordic humans.
* 2007 , Erich Goode, D. Angus Vail, Extreme Deviance , Pine Forge Press, page 41:
* 2012 , Kelly Milner Halls, Alien Investigation: Searching for the Truth about UFOs and Aliens , Millbrook Press, page 45:
* 2012 , Patricia D. Netzley, Extraterrestrial Life: Alien Encounters , Reference Point Press, page 33:
In linguistics terms the difference between germanic and nordic
is that germanic is relating to the language or group of languages known as Germanic while nordic is of or relating to the family of North Germanic languages.As a proper noun Germanic
is the early, undocumented language from which other Germanic languages such as German, English, Dutch and Scandinavian languages developed.As a noun Nordic is
a person of Nordic descent or having features typical of Nordic people.germanic
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Proper noun
(wikipedia Germanic) (en proper noun)Synonyms
* Proto-Germanic, Common GermanicSee also
*External links
*Adjective
(en adjective)- He arrived with Germanic punctuality.
- a Germanic tribe
- a Germanic language
Synonyms
* (having German characteristics) German, TeutonicAnagrams
* *nordic
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Alternative forms
* nordic (skiing)Adjective
(en adjective)Usage notes
* Skiing sense often lower case.Noun
(en noun)- Called “Nordics',” the aliens are human-like in appearance, of average height, and often have long, flowing hair. Contactees are typically struck by the beauty of the ' Nordics , as was Howard Menger (1959): “She seemed to radiate and glow,” Menger explains,
- But the third most common alien is called a Nordic , or humanoid.
- 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.