northern

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or situated in the north.

  - "The northern hemisphere is known for its colder climate."
  - "Northern Europe is home to many beautiful capitals."

• adjective

  Belonging to or denoting the northern part of a country, region, or city.

  - "The northern part of the country is more mountainous."
  - "Northern Italy is famous for its cuisine."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈnɔɹðɚn/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

austral , meridional , southern

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Synonyms

boreal , septentrional

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with northern
ore , lore , oregano , more

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Variants

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northern , northernmost , northerns , Crocodile , Limpopo , Noord , Northern , Northern Transvaal , down the pike , northern pike , pik , pike , piked , pikes , northern corn rootworm , northern corn rootworms

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Etymology

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From Old Norse nor 'north' + -en 'region'.

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Trivia

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1. The northernmost city in the world is Longyearbyen, located on the Svalbard archipelago, Norway.

2. The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, are a natural light display in the Earth's sky predominantly seen in the high-latitude regions near the Arctic and Antarctic.

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Related Concepts

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1. Arctic Circle: A circle of latitude at 66°33'N, marking the southernmost boundary of the Arctic Ocean and the Arctic climate.

2. Polar Regions: The regions around the Earth's poles, characterized by extremely cold temperatures and icy conditions.

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Culture

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In literature, the North is often depicted as a land of snow, ice, and darkness, contrasting with the South. In music, there are several bands and songs named 'Northern' or 'Northern'-related, such as Northern Lights or Northern Wind.

How to Memorize "northern"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a map of the world with the North Pole at the top and the South Pole at the bottom. Visualize the northern hemisphere and the countries and regions located there.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'northern' with 'cold' or 'north' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'North is Cold' to remember that 'northern' refers to the north.

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