Finnic

[ fin-ik ]

noun

1. a subdivision of the Finno-Ugric branch of the Uralic language family that includes Finnish, Estonian, Sami, Mordvin, Udmurt, Mari, and Komi.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Finnic.

Finnic

/ ˈfɪnɪk /

noun

1. one of the two branches of the Finno-Ugric family of languages, including Finnish and several languages of NE Europe Compare Ugric

adjective

1. of or relating to this group of languages or to the Finns

Word History and Origins

Origin of Finnic¹

First recorded in 1660–70; Finn + -ic

Example Sentences

On the other hand, Mainof, best of authority, confirms the same tendency among those of Finnic descent.

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The hypothesis of an aboriginal Finnic population in Britain and elsewhere.

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The Finnic peoples enshrined their faith in the ballads collected under the name of the Kalevala.

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Yet further east and north the Finnic races looked out on a land of forest and waters, of mists and winds.

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The Bulgarians are of interest because of their traditional Finnic origin and subsequent Europeanization.

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