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northern
[nawr-thern]
adjective
lying toward or situated in the north.
directed or proceeding northward.
coming from the north, as a wind.
Often Northern of or relating to the North, especially the northern United States.
Astronomy.north of the celestial equator or of the zodiac.
a northern constellation.
noun
a person living in a northern region or country.
Northern, a steam locomotive having a four-wheeled front truck, eight driving wheels, and a four-wheeled rear truck.
northern
/ ˈɔːðə /
adjective
situated in or towards the north
northern towns
directed or proceeding towards the north
a northern flow of traffic
(esp of winds) proceeding from the north
(sometimes capital) of, relating to, or characteristic of the north or North
(sometimes capital) astronomy north of the celestial equator
Other 51Թ Forms
- northernness noun
- pro-Northern adjective
- unnorthern adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
Iran launched two waves of missiles in response to the Israeli attacks, setting off air raid alerts in parts of central and northern Israel.
Sunny spells and showers are expected in northern parts of the UK, and after a locally grey start further south, there will be some very warm sunshine.
It came after Iranian missiles struck four different areas in the northern and central Israel overnight, killing at least eight civilians, according to the military.
The firm said it employed more than 100 people at the plant and that it supported a wider supply chain of about 3,000 people in northern England.
The 23-year-old from Bury, Greater Manchester, has gained millions of followers and recently released his northern soul song Who Knew Dancing Was A Sin.
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