Northwestern: meaning, definitions and examples
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northwestern
[ nɔrθˈwɛstərn ]
geographic region
Northwestern refers to something that is situated in or characteristic of the northwest part of a specified area. It often describes regions that fall into the northwest quadrant in relation to a central point. This term is commonly applied to geographical locations, such as northwestern states in the USA or northwestern regions of countries. It can also pertain to cultural, environmental, or climatic attributes unique to these areas.
Synonyms
NW, northwest
Examples of usage
- The northwestern states are known for their natural beauty.
- She enjoys hiking in the northwestern mountains.
- The northwestern territory is rich in resources.
Translations
Translations of the word "northwestern" in other languages:
🇵🇹 noroeste
🇮🇳 उत्तर-पश्चिमी
🇩🇪 Nordwest
🇮🇩 barat laut
🇺🇦 північно-західний
🇵🇱 północno-zachodni
🇯🇵 北西の
🇫🇷 nord-ouest
🇪🇸 noroeste
🇹🇷 kuzeybatı
🇰🇷 북서쪽
🇸🇦 شمالي غربي
🇨🇿 severozápadní
🇸🇰 severozápadný
🇨🇳 西北的
🇸🇮 severozahodni
🇮🇸 norðvestur
🇰🇿 солтүстік-батыс
🇬🇪 ჩრდილო-დასავლეთი
🇦🇿 qərb
🇲🇽 noroeste
Etymology
The term 'northwestern' is derived from the combination of 'north' and 'western'. The word 'north' comes from Old English 'norþ', which is related to similar terms in Germanic languages, signifying the direction opposite of south. 'Western' comes from Old English 'west', which also has its roots in Germanic language branches, designating the direction of the setting sun. The use of the compound term 'northwestern' to indicate a specific region began to gain popularity in the 19th century, particularly in reference to the northwestern United States, which was marked by the expansion of territories and settlement. Over time, 'northwestern' has been widely used in various contexts to describe both geographic locations and cultural characteristics pertaining to the northwest areas of different regions.