vikings
word · lemma: viking
Definition
Vikings were Scandinavian people from the 8th to 11th centuries, known for exploring, trading, and raiding across Europe.
Usage & Nuances
"Vikings" typically refers to people from Scandinavia during the Viking Age. Often associated with warriors and ships, but they were also traders and settlers. The word can evoke adventure and exploration in modern culture.
Example Sentences
Vikings lived in Scandinavia a long time ago.
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Many Vikings traveled by sea in wooden ships.
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Vikings are famous for their helmets with horns.
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My brother loves reading books about Vikings and their adventures.
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Some TV shows make Vikings look like only fierce warriors, but there's more to their history.
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Those horned helmets everyone thinks Vikings wore? Turns out that's just a myth!
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