the Pacific Northwest
Definition of the Pacific Northwest
: the northwestern part of the U.S. near the Pacific coast
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Word by Word Definitions
pacificplay Pacific
: tending to lessen conflict : conciliatory
: rejecting the use of force as an instrument of policy
: having a soothing appearance or effect
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northwestplay Northwest
: to, toward, or in the northwest
: coming from the northwest
: situated toward or at the northwest
: the general direction between north and west
: the point midway between the north and west compass points
: regions or countries lying to the northwest of a specified or implied point of orientation
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