Finn
UK: fɪn | US: fɪn
n. 1. A native or inhabitant of Finland.
n. 2. (Informal) A person of Finnish descent.
n. 3. (Historical) A term for a member of the ancient Finno-Ugric peoples.
The word "Finn" originates from Old English "Finnas," referring to the Finno-Ugric people of Scandinavia and the Baltic region. It is derived from Proto-Germanic *"finnaz," likely borrowed from a Baltic or Slavic term for these groups. The name reflects the early Germanic tribes' contact with the indigenous Finno-Ugric populations. Over time, "Finn" became specifically associated with the people of Finland.
The Finns are known for their love of saunas.
My grandfather was a Finn who immigrated to the US in the 1920s.
The ancient Finns were skilled hunters and fishermen.
She married a Finn and now lives in Helsinki.
The word "Finn" appears in many Old Norse sagas.