northern
IPA: nˈɔrðɝn
noun
- An inhabitant of the northern regions.
- (fishing) The northern pike.
- A film or other dramatic work set primarily in the late 19th or early 20th century in the north of North America, primarily in western Canada but also in Alaska, often with a Mountie as the protagonist.
- The Northern Line of the London Underground.
- A surname.
- (rail transport) a steam locomotive of the 4-8-4 wheel arrangement.
adjective
- Of, facing, situated in, or related to the north; northerly.
- (of a wind) Blowing from the north; northerly.
- (Britain) Characteristic of the North of England (usually capitalised)
- (Britain) Characteristic of the North of England (usually capitalised).
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Examples of "northern" in Sentences
- It roams the northern forests of the planet.
- It is the most northern outpost of the range.
- At its northern end is the Moswetuset Hummock.
- Most of the land is in the Northern Hemisphere.
- The village is in the northern part of the town.
- The northern elevation nestles into the hillside.
- He is the former spokesman of the Northern Alliance.
- The country is on the northern side of the peninsula.
- The headquarter of the northern district was in Neubrandenburg.
- Frostbite can be a common injury during the winter months, especially in northern regions, at high altitude, and under windy conditions.
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