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Northern

Verb / ˈnɔ:rðɜ:n / Another word for northern — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or characteristic of the north or northern region

Synonyms & similar words

southern northerly northern northerly northward polar arctic boreal cold frosty icy chilly freezing wintry subarctic subpolar hyperborean freezingly frigidly coldly icy-cold chillily frostily

Synonyms by register

Formal

septentrional boreal

Literary

arctic hyperborean

Antonyms

southern equatorial tropical antarctic mediterranean

Common collocations

  • northern hemisphere
  • northern lights
  • northern star
  • northern ireland
  • northern exposure
  • northern california
  • northern europe

Word family

noun north
adjective northern
adverb northward

Usage note

Northern is primarily used to indicate direction or location relative to the north. It is a standard descriptive adjective and does not typically carry strong connotations.

Example sentences

  1. The northern lights are a beautiful sight to see in the sky.
  2. My grandparents live in a small town in northern Maine.
  3. We took a trip to the northern part of the country to see the wildlife.
  4. The northern wind was so cold that I had to wear a heavy coat.
  5. The polar bear is a native animal of the northern regions.

Quotes

  • 'The true north strong and free' - Canadian national anthem
  • 'I have always been regretting that I was not as wise as the day I was born.' - Henry David Thoreau
  • 'I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.' - Nelson Mandela

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