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NORTHERN

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Northern.

How to pronounce northern:

US

Northern - as an adjective

In or characteristic of a region of the united states north of (approximately) the mason-dixon line

Example: "Northern liberals"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
southern11

Situated in regions of the north

Example: "The northern hemisphere"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
southern11

Northern - as a noun

A dialect of middle english that developed into scottish lallans

Northern - as an adjective satellite

Oriented toward the north

Example: "The northern suburbs"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
northerly15

Coming from the north; used especially of wind

Example: "A northern snowstorm"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
northerly15

Example Sentences

"The northern part of the country experiences colder winters."
"We took a road trip to explore the northern states."
"The northern lights were visible from our cabin in Alaska."
"The northern regions of Canada are sparsely populated."
"There is a famous university in the northern city of Cambridge."
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Word Game Points

Is NORTHERN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, northern is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NORTHERN has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is NORTHERN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, northern is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NORTHERN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is NORTHERN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, northern is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NORTHERN has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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