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northern

 

[ ˈnɔːðən ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

region

relating to the north or situated in the north

Synonyms

north, northerly, polar

Examples of usage

  • I live in a small northern town.
  • The northern lights are spectacular.
  • They are planning a trip to the northern hemisphere.
Context #2 | Adjective

direction

lying toward, situated in, or coming from the north

Synonyms

northerly, northward, polar

Examples of usage

  • The wind is coming from a northern direction.
  • They traveled in a northern route.
  • The compass points to the northern pole.
Context #3 | Noun

person

a native or inhabitant of the north

Synonyms

northern inhabitant, northern native, northerner

Examples of usage

  • The northerns are known for their resilience in cold weather.
  • She is proud to be a northern.
  • The northerns have a unique culture.

Translations

Translations of the word "northern" in other languages:

🇵🇹 norte

🇮🇳 उत्तरी (Uttari)

🇩🇪 nördlich

🇮🇩 utara

🇺🇦 північний

🇵🇱 północny

🇯🇵 北の (kita no)

🇫🇷 nord

🇪🇸 norte

🇹🇷 kuzey

🇰🇷 북쪽의 (bukjjog-ui)

🇸🇦 شمالي (shamali)

🇨🇿 severní

🇸🇰 severný

🇨🇳 北方的 (běifāng de)

🇸🇮 severni

🇮🇸 norður-

🇰🇿 солтүстік

🇬🇪 ჩრდილოეთ (chrdiloet)

🇦🇿 şimal

🇲🇽 norte

Word origin

The word 'northern' originated from the Old English word 'norþerne', which came from the Proto-Germanic word 'nurþeron'. It has been used for centuries to describe anything relating to the north direction or region. In various cultures, the concept of the north has been associated with cold, mystery, and exploration. The Northern Hemisphere, for example, is known for its diverse climates and landscapes. Overall, 'northern' continues to be a commonly used term in geographical, cultural, and directional contexts.

See also: north, northerly, northerner, northernwards, northward, northwards.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,867, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.