# viking

**Pronunciation:** /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/ · VY-king

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** noun

## Meaning

A Scandinavian warrior or pirate who raided and traded in Europe during the late 8th to late 11th centuries.

## Examples

- The Viking Age is often considered to have begun with the raid on the Lindisfarne monastery in 793 AD.
- Many Viking settlements were established in Britain and Ireland.
- The sagas tell tales of brave Viking explorers who sailed as far as North America.

## Synonyms

- Norseman — Refers to people from Scandinavia, often used more broadly than just Viking warriors.
- pirate — Focuses on the raiding and plundering aspect, but can apply to any era.
- raider — Emphasizes the act of attacking and plundering.

## Collocations

- Viking Age — The Viking Age lasted for about 300 years.
- Viking ship — Archaeologists discovered a well-preserved Viking ship.

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