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Meaning of Nordic noir | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A subgenre of film noir, set (and usually produced) in Scandinavia; typified by psychologically complex storylines involving the investigation of cruel or brutal crime, as well as heavy use of stark landscapes, pathetic fallacy and grinding realism.
    uncountable
  2. A film or show of this subgenre.
    countable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

nordic skiing Nordic walking nordicentrine Nordicism Nordicist Nordicity

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