finland

IPA/ˈfɪnlənd/
KK[fˈɪnlˌænd]IPA/ˈfɪnlənd/

finland — noun

1. one of the Nordic countries, in northern Europe between Sweden and Russia, with

1.nounA1
Definition

one of the Nordic countries, in northern Europe between Sweden and Russia, with Helsinki as its capital

Example

Élise spent three weeks hiking in Finland's national parks last summer.

possessive form: Finland's + noun

Owen moved to Finland to study at the University of Helsinki.

Common Mistakes

I visited finland last year.
I visited Finland last year.
country names in English are always capitalised.

Word family

Etymology

Old NorseSwedishEnglish

The name Finland comes from the Old Norse word 'Finnland,' meaning 'land of the Finns.' The origin of 'Finn' is uncertain, though it may be linked to an ancient Germanic root meaning 'wanderer' or 'hunter.' The name entered English through Swedish and other Germanic languages.