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

Pronunciation: / nɔːθ /

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  1. the direction that is at the top of a map of the world, above the Equator. It is on the left if you are facing the rising sun
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  2. the north the northern part of a country or area
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  3. the north the richer countries of the world, especially Europe and North America
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North written abbreviation [only before noun]
  1. in the north or facing the north
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  2. a north wind comes from the north
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  1. towards the north
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  2. up north informal to or in the north of the country
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North


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

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  1. the North the northeastern states of the US, especially during the CIVIL WAR (1861-65) when they fought against the SOUTH . Today, the six states in NEW ENGLAND and the states of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania are usually called the Northeast,and the states to the west of these are called the Midwest. People from the northern part of the US are called Northerners.
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  2. the North the northern part of England, which includes the area north of the Midlands and south of the Scottish border, and contains several large cities, including Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, and Newcastle.
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North used in phrases

  • Alfred North Whitehead (noun)
    1. 1861-1947 english philosopher and mathematician who collaborated with Bertrand Russell
  • Frederick North (noun)
    1. 1732-1792 british statesman under George III whose policies led to rebellion in the American colonies
  • Great Plains of North America (noun)
    1. a vast prairie region extending from Alberta and Saskatchewan and Manitoba in Canada south through the west central United States into Texas; formerly inhabited by Native Americans
  • Great White North (noun)
    1. a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
  • North Africa (noun)
    1. an area of northern Africa between the Sahara and the Mediterranean Sea
  • North African (adjective)
    1. of or relating to northern Africa
  • North America
    1. the third largest CONTINENT in the world, consisting of Canada and the United States of America, as well as Mexico, Central America, Greenland, and other smaller islands
  • North American (noun)
    1. a native or inhabitant of North America
    North American (adjective)
    1. of or pertaining to or characteristic of the continent or countries of North America or their peoples
  • North American Free Trade Agreement (noun)
    1. an agreement for free trade between the United States and Canada and Mexico; became effective in 1994 for ten years
  • North American country (noun)
    1. any country on the North American continent
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