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North America the northern continent in the Western Hemisphere, lying between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
North American of or having to do with North America, or its people or languages. [2 definitions]
northbound going toward the north.
North Carolina a southeastern U.S. state on the Atlantic coast between Virginia and South Carolina. (abbr.: NC)
North Dakota a north central U.S. state on the Canadian border between Minnesota and Montana. (abbr.: ND)
northeast a point on the compass halfway between north and east. [4 definitions]
northeaster a strong wind or storm from the northeast.
northeasterly of, in, or toward the northeast. [3 definitions]
northeastern located in, coming from, or characteristic of the northeast.
northeasterner a person born or living in a northeastern region.
northeastward toward the northeast. [3 definitions]
northeastwardly toward the northeast. [2 definitions]
norther a sudden storm or gale from the north.
northerly of, related to, or toward the north. [3 definitions]
northern situated in, directed towards, coming from, or relating to the north.
Northern Cross the constellation Cygnus.
northerner (often cap.) a native or inhabitant of a northern area or region.
northern harrier a medium-sized gray or brown hawk common in marshes in North America and Eurasia; marsh hawk.
Northern Hemisphere the half of the earth that is north of the equator.
Northern Ireland a division of the United Kingdom, on the northeast coast of the island of Ireland.
northern lights see "aurora borealis."