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northern

[nawr-thern] / ˈnɔr ðərn /
ADJECTIVE
northerly
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ADJECTIVE
pertaining to the north
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More than 3,000 people were in attendance at the Jefferson Street Grounds, in Philadelphia’s northern section, on a late Saturday afternoon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Common rattlesnakes in California include the Mojave, northern Pacific, red, sidewinder, speckled, and western diamondback rattlesnakes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

He and his family journeyed for hundreds of miles by cart from Tartu in southern Estonia to Hamburg in northern Germany.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Reigning Swiss champions Basel said they were interested in making more use of the venue in the northern city and carefully reviewed all enquiries.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Where I live in northern Kenya, the lion is a symbol of bravery and pride.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola