northern

¹north·ern

adj \ˈnȯr-thə(r)n\

Definition of NORTHERN

1

capitalized a : of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated North b : of, relating to, or constituting the northern dialect

2

a : lying toward the north b : coming from the north <a northern storm>

— north·ern·most \-ˌmōst\ adjective

Examples of NORTHERN

1. the northern part of the state

Origin of NORTHERN

Middle English northerne, from Old English; akin to Old High German nordrōni northern, Old English north north

First Known Use: before 12th century