northern

(noun) a dialect of Middle English that developed into Scottish Lallans. Synonyms: Northern.

(adj) in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line. Synonyms: northern (vs. southern). Examples: "Northern liberals." "Northern industry." "Northern cities."

(adj) situated in or oriented toward the north. Synonyms: northerly. Examples: "The northern suburbs." "Going in a northerly direction."

(adj) coming from the north; used especially of wind. Synonyms: northerly. Examples: "The north wind doth blow." "A northern snowstorm." "The winds are northerly."

(adj) situated in or coming from regions of the north. Synonyms: northern (vs. southern). Examples: "The northern hemisphere." "Northern autumn colors."