North-western
/ˌnɔːrθ ˈwestərn/
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Compass Point
North-western refers to a direction on a compass, halfway between north and west.
We will hike in the north-western direction to reach the peak.
Pro Tip 2/3Geographic Location
This term is often used to describe the part of a country or region that is towards the northwest.
The north-western region is less populated.
Pro Tip 3/3Relative Position
Describes something relative to another location, not just a strict geographic area.
The library is in the north-western part of the campus.
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