Viking
nounmasculine/ˈvi.kiŋ/medium
vi·king
Definition
Member of the Scandinavian peoples (especially from Norway, Denmark, and Sweden) who, between the 8th and 11th centuries, undertook maritime expeditions for trade, plunder, and colonization.
The Vikings explored lands as far away as Iceland and North America.
The museum has an impressive collection of Viking artifacts.
Common collocations
Viking ageViking shipViking raidViking culture
Etymology
Do inglês 'Viking', por sua vez do nórdico antigo 'víkingr'.