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northeast by north
Northeast Passage
northeaster
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northeastward
norther
northerly
northern
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northern

north·ern [ náwrərn ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. in north: situated in the north of a region or country

2. north of equator: lying north of the equator or north of the celestial equator

3. facing north: situated on the north side of something or facing north

4. from north: blowing from the north
a northern wind

5. of north: relating or native to the north of a region or country

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