Northern

usgb/ˈnɔːrðərn/
adjective

Located in, toward or facing the north.

The northern part of the city is more industrial.
Visual representation of "northern" - located in, toward or facing the north

Often appears as...

  • northern region
  • northern lights
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Visual representation of "northern"
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Geographical Direction

Use 'northern' to specify a location's general direction within a larger area, not an exact position.

Illustration for Geographical Direction
Their farm is in the northern part of the state.
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Relative Location

'Northern' helps compare places; it indicates one is further north than another, not directly at the North Pole.

Illustration for Relative Location
Canada is northern compared to the United States.
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Implicit Contrast

'Northern' often implies a contrast with southern parts of the same region, hinting at different characteristics.

Illustration for Implicit Contrast
The northern forests are denser than the southern ones.
Visual representation of the word "Northern"

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