Scandinavia

/ˌˈskændəˌneɪviə/
/skændɪˈneɪviə/
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Other forms: Scandinavias

Definitions of Scandinavia
  1. noun
    a group of culturally related countries in northern Europe; Finland and Iceland are sometimes considered Scandinavian
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    geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region
    a demarcated area of the Earth
  2. noun
    the peninsula in northern Europe occupied by Norway and Sweden
    synonyms: Scandinavian Peninsula
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    peninsula
    a large mass of land projecting into a body of water
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