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Definition: Meaning of, northern in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈnɔːð(ə)n /

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Northern written abbreviation
  1. in or from the north of a country or area
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Northern


Definition: Meaning of, Northern in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈnɔːðən /

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Northern northerner
  1. a dialect of Middle English that developed into Scottish Lallans
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Northern used in phrases

  • Northern Alliance (noun)
    1. a multiethnic alliance in Afghanistan who practice a moderate form of Islam and are united in their opposition to the Taliban
  • Northern Baptist (noun)
    1. a member of the American Baptist Convention
  • Northern Baptist Convention (noun)
    1. an association of Northern Baptists
  • Northern Cape (noun)
    1. a province in the north west of South Africa
  • Northern Cross (noun)
    1. a cluster of 5 bright stars forming a cross in the constellation Cygnus
  • Northern Ireland
    1. the northern part of the island of Ireland, which is politically part of the United Kingdom. Population 1,577,836 (2001). It is sometimes called the Six Counties, because it consists of six COUNTIES, or as Ulster, or the Province. Its capital city is Belfast, and its main industries are farming and engineering, especially ship and aircraft building. The population of Northern Ireland is divided between the Protestants (over 50%) and the Roman Catholics (almost 40%). In general, the Protestants want Northern Ireland to remain part of the UK, and they are called Unionists or Loyalists. Catholics want Northern Ireland to become part of the Republic of Ireland, and are called Republicans or Nationalists. The disagreements between these groups have led to a lot of violence.
  • Northern Ireland Assembly, the
    1. a political assembly set up as part of the 1998 Good Friday peace agreement. The assembly has 108 members, six from each of the 18 constituencies in Northern Ireland. The assembly has an executive of up to 12 ministers, whose responsibilities include health, education, environment and finance.
  • Northern Lights (noun)
    1. the Northern Lights bands of coloured light that are seen in the night sky in the most northern parts of the world [=  aurora borealis]
  • Northern Mariana Islands (noun)
    1. a self-governing territory comprising all of the Mariana Islands except Guam
  • Northern Marianas
    1. a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean, east of the Philippines. Population: 74,612 (2001). Capital: Saipan.
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