Scandinavia meaning
UK US /ˌskændɪˈneɪviə/ 5 syllables
Scandinavia (noun): the peninsula in northern Europe occupied by Norway and Sweden.
Scandinavia has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
Scandinavia as a noun
- the peninsula in northern Europe occupied by Norway and Sweden
Synonyms: Scandinavian Peninsula
Type of: peninsula
Related forms: Scandinavian
- a group of culturally related countries in northern Europe; Finland and Iceland are sometimes considered Scandinavian
Type of: geographical area
Related forms: Scandinavian
Scandinavia in a sentence
- Parts of Scandinavia are enduring scorching temperatures.
- Danish is the European Portuguese of Scandinavia.
- Sweden is the largest country in Scandinavia.
- Viking helmets with horns aren't in style in Scandinavia anymore.
- I feel at home throughout Scandinavia, but I feel most at home in Norway.
How to pronounce Scandinavia
Scandinavia is pronounced /ˌskændɪˈneɪviə/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Word lists: words starting with SC · words ending in IA · 11-letter words
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