Up north

adverbial phrase

To or in the northern parts of a country or region.

We're driving up north for the summer holidays.
Visual representation of "up north" - To or in the northern parts of a country or region

Often appears as...

  • heading up north
  • travel up north
adverbial phrase

In or to a part of a country or region which is considered to be less advanced or less wealthy.

He moved up north to work in the mines.
Visual representation of "up north" - In or to a part of a country or region which is considered to be less advanced or less wealthy.

Often appears as...

  • moved up north
  • work up north

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

adverbial phrase

To or in the northern parts of a country or region.

We're driving up north for the summer holidays.
Visual representation of "up north" - To or in the northern parts of a country or region

Often appears as...

  • heading up north
  • travel up north
adverbial phrase

In or to a part of a country or region which is considered to be less advanced or less wealthy.

He moved up north to work in the mines.
Visual representation of "up north" - In or to a part of a country or region which is considered to be less advanced or less wealthy.

Often appears as...

  • moved up north
  • work up north

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "up north"
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Directional Use

Often implies a movement towards a specific northern destination or area within a country.

Illustration for Directional Use
Every winter, birds migrate up north.
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Cultural Identity

Can suggest a lifestyle or community typical of the northern region being referenced.

Illustration for Cultural Identity
They embrace the cold living up north.
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Geographic Relative

Its meaning can vary depending on the speaker's current location; more north than one's current position.

Illustration for Geographic Relative
I'm down south now, but I'll head up north soon.
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Directional Use

Often implies a movement towards a specific northern destination or area within a country.

Illustration for Directional Use
Every winter, birds migrate up north.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Identity

Can suggest a lifestyle or community typical of the northern region being referenced.

Illustration for Cultural Identity
They embrace the cold living up north.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Geographic Relative

Its meaning can vary depending on the speaker's current location; more north than one's current position.

Illustration for Geographic Relative
I'm down south now, but I'll head up north soon.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Directional Use

Often implies a movement towards a specific northern destination or area within a country.

Illustration for Directional Use
Every winter, birds migrate up north.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Identity

Can suggest a lifestyle or community typical of the northern region being referenced.

Illustration for Cultural Identity
They embrace the cold living up north.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Geographic Relative

Its meaning can vary depending on the speaker's current location; more north than one's current position.

Illustration for Geographic Relative
I'm down south now, but I'll head up north soon.
Visual representation of the word "Up north"

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