Viking (noun)

  1. A seafaring warrior from Scandinavia who raided and colonized wide areas of Europe from the late 8th to the early 11th century.
  2. A modern-day person who identifies with the Vikings and their culture.

Origin:

From old norse víkingr, from vík "bay, inlet".

Examples:

  1. The Vikings were feared for their seafaring raids across Europe.
  2. The Viking longship was a formidable warship.
  3. The Vikings were known for their seafaring and trading skills.
  4. The Viking Age was a period of expansion and exploration.
  5. The Viking culture is celebrated in festivals and reenactments.
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