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northern

[nawr-thern] / ˈnɔr ðərn /
ADJECTIVE
northerly
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ADJECTIVE
pertaining to the north
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Trendy cafes in affluent northern Tehran were busy on Wednesday night, the start of Iran's weekend, with men and women sipping colourful drinks and strolling the streets.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Asahiyama Zoo in the northern city of Asahikawa was supposed to welcome visitors on Wednesday in time for Japan's Golden Week holiday period, after completing a three-week maintenance break.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Shortages of rubber and chemical components have already been reported in Asia, and a prolonged war could affect grain prices when the northern hemisphere has to purchase fertilizers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

Overview Energy, based in northern Virginia, is capitalizing on the idea that the sun never sets in space.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

She glanced at the images in the northern doorway—the massive dark shape looming over Percy and Annabeth.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan