north

³north

noun

Definition of NORTH

1

a : the direction of the north terrestrial pole : the direction to the left of one facing east b : the compass point directly opposite to south

2

capitalized a : regions or countries lying to the north of a specified or implied point of orientation b : the industrially and economically developed nations of the world — compare south 5

3

often capitalized a : the one of four positions at 90-degree intervals that lies to the north or at the top of a diagram b : a person occupying this position in the course of a specified activity (as the game of bridge)

Examples of NORTH

1. The wind is coming from the north.
2. The birds migrate from the North.
3. Parts of the North were hit hard by the storm.
4. I grew up in the North.
5. The American Civil War was between the North and the South.

First Known Use of NORTH

13th century