northern

north-ern · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Situated in, directed toward, or facing the north.

  2. 2.

    Coming from the north.

  3. 3.

    Of or relating to the north or its inhabitants.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    Northern Hemisphere — the half of the Earth north of the equator
  • •
    northern lights — the aurora borealis

Related words

Antonyms: southern
See also: eastern, north, southern, western
Synonyms: arctic, boreal, northerly

Etymology

From Old English norþerne, from norð ("north") + -erne (directional suffix).