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northwestern

3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. northwestern (adjective)
  2. northwestern anthracnose (noun)
  3. northwestern apple box (noun)

north·west·ern

adj \-ˈwes-tərn\

Definition of NORTHWESTERN

1
often capitalized : of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated Northwest
2
: lying toward or coming from the northwest
— north·west·ern·most \-ˌmōst\ adjective
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Examples of NORTHWESTERN

  1. the northwestern corner of the state

First Known Use of NORTHWESTERN

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