Northern region: meaning, definitions and examples

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northern region

 

[ ˈnɔːrðərn ˈriːdʒən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geography

The northern region refers to the area located in the northern part of a country or continent. It is characterized by colder temperatures, distinct wildlife, and unique landscapes.

Synonyms

north, northern area, northern part

Examples of usage

  • The northern region of Canada experiences harsh winters with heavy snowfall.
  • Polar bears are commonly found in the northern region of the Arctic.

Translations

Translations of the word "northern region" in other languages:

🇵🇹 região norte

🇮🇳 उत्तरी क्षेत्र

🇩🇪 nördliche Region

🇮🇩 wilayah utara

🇺🇦 північний регіон

🇵🇱 region północny

🇯🇵 北部地域 (ほくぶちいき)

🇫🇷 région nord

🇪🇸 región norte

🇹🇷 kuzey bölgesi

🇰🇷 북부 지역

🇸🇦 المنطقة الشمالية

🇨🇿 severní region

🇸🇰 severný región

🇨🇳 北部地区

🇸🇮 severna regija

🇮🇸 norðursvæði

🇰🇿 солтүстік аймақ

🇬🇪 ჩრდილოეთი რეგიონი

🇦🇿 şimal bölgəsi

🇲🇽 región norte

Etymology

The term 'northern region' has been used for centuries to describe the area situated in the north of a country or continent. It has its origins in Old English and has been commonly used in geographical contexts to denote the colder and more remote parts of a region.