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Northern North Adjective Bre ˈnɔːðən ˈnɔːrðərn Slopes Mountains

Word northern
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˈnɔːðən / NAmE / ˈnɔːrðərn /
Example
  • the northern slopes of the mountains
  • northern scotland
  • a northern accent
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northern

(adjective)BrE / ˈnɔːðən / NAmE / ˈnɔːrðərn /
  1. located in the north or facing north; connected with or typical of the north part of the world or a region
    • the northern slopes of the mountains
    • northern Scotland
    • a northern accent

    Word Origin

    • Old English northerne (from north + -ern).
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