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- finitism/ˈfaɪ.naɪ.tɪ.zəm/In philosophy of mathematics, the view that mathematical objects and proofs must be finite.nounVery Low (C2+ academic/technical term)
- finitude/ˈfɪn.ɪ.tʃuːd/The state or condition of being finite; having a limit or end.nounC1
- fink/fɪŋk/An informer or betrayer, especially one who gives information to authorities.nounverbverb-intransitiveC1
- fink out/ˈfɪŋk ˌaʊt/To back out of a commitment, promise, or agreement, often in a cowardly or unreliable manner.verbLow
- finland/ˈfɪn.lənd/A Nordic country in Northern Europe, bordered by Sweden, Norway, and Russia.nounB1
- finlander/ˈfɪn.lən.də/A native or inhabitant of Finland.nounLow / Rare
- finlandia/fɪnˈlæn.di.ə/A proper noun referring to Finland, often used in a formal, poetic, or cultural context.nounLow
- finlandization/ˌfɪn.læn.daɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/The policy or process whereby a smaller country, though maintaining formal independence, adapts its foreign and domestic policies to align with the interests of a powerful neighbouring state, typically to avoid conflict or invasion.nounLow
- finlandize/ˈfɪn.lən.daɪz/To cause (a country) to adopt a policy of neutrality and avoidance of confrontation with a more powerful neighboring country, especially the Soviet Union during the Cold War, often by making concessions to avoid being attacked or dominated.verb-transitiveC2 / Very Low Frequency / Historical-Political Term
- finlay/ˈfɪn.leɪ/A masculine given name of Scottish and Irish origin.nounLow
- finlet/ˈfɪnlɪt/A small, separate fin located behind the main fins on certain fish, especially tuna and mackerel.nounVery Low (Technical/Specialist)
- finletter/ˈfɪnlɛtə/A surname of Scottish origin, historically associated with a specific clan or family line.nounVery Low
- finley/ˈfɪnli/A proper noun, primarily a given name or surname of Scottish and Irish origin.nounLow (as a common word; medium-high as a personal name in English-speaking countries).
- finmark/ˈfɪnmɑːk/A Danish coin or unit of currency; historically, a small coin or unit of account.nounExtremely Rare
- finn/fɪn/A native or inhabitant of Finland, or a person of Finnish descent.nounLow
- finnan haddie/ˌfɪnən ˈhadi/Smoked haddock.nounLow
- finnan haddock/ˌfɪnən ˈhædək/A type of cold-smoked haddock, originally associated with the fishing village of Findon in Scotland.nounLow
- finnbogadottir/ˌfɪnbəʊɡəˈdɒtɪə(r)/A proper surname of Icelandic origin, following the Icelandic patronymic system meaning 'daughter of Finnbogi' (or Finnur Bogi).nounVery Low (Proper Noun)
- finnegans wake/ˈfɪnɪɡənz ˈweɪk/The title of James Joyce's final novel, published in 1939.nounRare
- finner/ˈfaɪnə/A comparative term indicating something is more fine or delicate in quality, texture, or character.nounB1
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