North-western

/ˌnɔːrθ ˈwestərn/
adjective

Located or moving towards the northwest.

The north-western part of the country is famous for its stunning natural beauty.
Visual representation of "north-western" - Located or moving towards the northwest.

Often appears as...

  • north-western region
  • north-western direction
adjective

Of or in the northwest.

The north-western states of America have a higher rainfall compared to the southern states.
Visual representation of "north-western" - Of or in the northwest.

Often appears as...

  • north-western states
  • north-western boundary
adjective

From the northwest.

There is a north-western breeze that makes the climate cooler in this area.
Visual representation of "north-western" - From the northwest.

Often appears as...

  • north-western breeze
  • north-western wind
adjective

Located or moving towards the northwest.

The north-western part of the country is famous for its stunning natural beauty.
Visual representation of "north-western" - Located or moving towards the northwest.

Often appears as...

  • north-western region
  • north-western direction
adjective

Of or in the northwest.

The north-western states of America have a higher rainfall compared to the southern states.
Visual representation of "north-western" - Of or in the northwest.

Often appears as...

  • north-western states
  • north-western boundary
adjective

From the northwest.

There is a north-western breeze that makes the climate cooler in this area.
Visual representation of "north-western" - From the northwest.

Often appears as...

  • north-western breeze
  • north-western wind
Definition 1 of 3
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Compass Point

North-western refers to a direction on a compass, halfway between north and west.

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We will hike in the north-western direction to reach the peak.
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Geographic Location

This term is often used to describe the part of a country or region that is towards the northwest.

Illustration for Geographic Location
The north-western region is less populated.
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Relative Position

Describes something relative to another location, not just a strict geographic area.

Illustration for Relative Position
The library is in the north-western part of the campus.
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Compass Point

North-western refers to a direction on a compass, halfway between north and west.

Illustration for Compass Point
We will hike in the north-western direction to reach the peak.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Geographic Location

This term is often used to describe the part of a country or region that is towards the northwest.

Illustration for Geographic Location
The north-western region is less populated.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Relative Position

Describes something relative to another location, not just a strict geographic area.

Illustration for Relative Position
The library is in the north-western part of the campus.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Compass Point

North-western refers to a direction on a compass, halfway between north and west.

Illustration for Compass Point
We will hike in the north-western direction to reach the peak.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Geographic Location

This term is often used to describe the part of a country or region that is towards the northwest.

Illustration for Geographic Location
The north-western region is less populated.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Relative Position

Describes something relative to another location, not just a strict geographic area.

Illustration for Relative Position
The library is in the north-western part of the campus.
Visual representation of the word "North-western"

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