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New York an eastern U.S. state between the Great Lakes and the Atlantic; New York State (abbr.: NY) [2 definitions]
New York City a metropolis in the southeast corner of New York State.
New Zealand a country on two large islands in the South Pacific, southeast of Australia.
next coming immediately after; following. [5 definitions]
next door in, at, or to the neighboring building, house, door, or the like.
next-door in or at the neighboring building, house, door, or the like.
next door to in the house closest to.
next of kin the nearest relative or relatives of an individual. [2 definitions]
next to adjacent to or on one side of. [3 definitions]
nexus a connection or link between individuals of a series or group. [2 definitions]
Nez Percé a member of a tribe of North American Indians who formerly inhabited the northwestern part of the United States. [2 definitions]
NGO abbreviation of "nongovernmental organization."
ngultrum the chief monetary unit of Bhutan, equaling one hundred chetrums.
ngwee the smaller monetary unit of Zambia. (Cf. kwacha.)
NH abbreviation of "New Hampshire," a New England state between Vermont and Maine.
NHS abbreviation of "National Health Service," the British health service, largely financed by taxation, that provides free or inexpensive medical treatment for patients.
Ni symbol of the chemical element nickel.
niacin a compound found in many foods, esp. meat, milk, and legumes, considered part of the vitamin B complex.
Niagara Falls waterfalls on the Niagara River located on the border between the United States and Canada. The falls are divided into two principal sections by an island in the river. The two major sets of falls are the Horseshoe Falls, on the Canadian side, and the American Falls, on the U.S. side. The impressive waterfalls are an attraction for sightseers. [2 definitions]
Niamey the capital of Niger.
nib the point of a pen. [2 definitions]