North: meaning, definitions and examples

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north

[ nɔːrθ ]

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direction

The direction that is at the top of a map, pointing towards the North Pole. It is opposite to south and is one of the four cardinal directions.

Synonyms

northerly, northern

Examples of usage

The compass needle always points to the north.
We traveled north to reach our destination.

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region

The northern part of a country, region, or city.

Synonyms

northern part, northern region

Examples of usage

I live in the north of the city.
She moved to the north for a cooler climate.

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location

Located in or towards the north.

Synonyms

northerly, northern

Examples of usage

The north side of the building gets more sunlight.
The north entrance is closed for renovations.

Translations

Translations of the word "north" in other languages:

🇵🇹 norte

🇮🇳 उत्तर

🇩🇪 Norden

🇮🇩 utara

🇺🇦 північ

🇵🇱 północ

🇯🇵 北 (きた, kita)

🇫🇷 nord

🇪🇸 norte

🇹🇷 kuzey

🇰🇷 북 (북쪽, buk-jjok)

🇸🇦 شمال (shamal)

🇨🇿 sever

🇸🇰 sever

🇨🇳 北 (běi)

🇸🇮 sever

🇮🇸 norður

🇰🇿 солтүстік

🇬🇪 ჩრდილოეთი (chrdiloeti)

🇦🇿 şimal

🇲🇽 norte

Word origin

The word 'north' originated from the Old English word 'norð', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'nurtha'. It has been used to refer to the direction opposite to south since ancient times. In various cultures, the concept of north has been associated with cold, winter, and the Arctic region. Navigators have used the North Star (Polaris) as a guide for centuries. The symbolism of north often represents wisdom, guidance, and stability.