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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.

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.

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Etymology

  • northerne (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • norþ (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. northern

adjective. ['ˈnɔrðɝn'] coming from the north; used especially of wind.

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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.

Etymology

  • northerne (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • norþ (Old English (ca. 450-1100))