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1. northern
adjective. ['ˈnɔrðɝn'] in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line.
Antonyms
Etymology
- northerne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- norþ (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
Rhymes with Northern Ireland
2. northern
adjective. ['ˈnɔrðɝn'] situated in or oriented toward the north.
Synonyms
Etymology
- northerne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- norþ (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. northern
adjective. ['ˈnɔrðɝn'] coming from the north; used especially of wind.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- northerne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- norþ (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. northern
adjective. ['ˈnɔrðɝn'] situated in or coming from regions of the north.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- northerne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- norþ (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. Ireland
noun. a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921.