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Norwegian

usgb/nɔːrˈwiːdʒən/Volume
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Not Ethnicity

Use 'Norwegian' to refer to nationality, not ethnic background.

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Despite her Asian roots, she's a Norwegian.
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Common Misuse

'Norwegian' is often misused when referring to Swedish or Danish people.

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He's not Swedish; he's Norwegian.
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Nationality in Context

When speaking about nationality, 'a Norwegian' is more common than 'Norwegian'.

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A Norwegian won the ski race, not 'Norwegian won'.
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