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Definition of northern

northern

/ˈnɔːr.ðɚn/
north · ern
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1

Situated in, directed toward, or facing the north.

Example

"The hikers set up their base camp along the northern ridge of the mountain range."

2

Living in, originating from, or characteristic of the north or a northern region.

Example

"Many northern industrial cities experienced rapid economic growth during the nineteenth century."

3

Coming or blowing from the north (especially of wind or weather).

Example

"A brisk northern breeze swept across the lake and brought cooler autumn temperatures."

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• Nearby Words

northeastward
norther
northerly
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English norþerne, formed from the root norþ ('north') and the directional suffix -erne, tracing back to Proto-Germanic *nurþraz.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Northern. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/northern
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