northern

• Qui se rapporte au nord ou est situé au nord ; qui est dirigé ou orienté vers le nord.

Relating to or situated in the north; directed towards or facing the north.

1. Geographic directionA2formal

   Located in, facing, or coming from the north.

   Direction géographique nord

   • The northern part of the country is colder in winter.
   • They traveled to the northern regions of Canada.
   • The northern wind brought a chill to the air.

   Synonymesborealnorthnortherly

   Antonymessouthern

2. Cultural or regional identityB1formal

   Relating to or characteristic of the north of a country or region.

   du Nord (identité culturelle/régionale)

   • Northern cuisine often features hearty stews and breads.
   • She has a distinct northern accent.
   • The northern dialect includes many unique words.

   Antonymessoutherlysouthern

• Nom désignant une personne ou une chose originaire des régions nordiques, située là, ou caractérisée par le nord.

A noun referring to a person or thing from, located in, or characteristic of the north.

indénombrable

1. Person from the NorthB2formal

   A person who lives in or comes from the northern part of a country or region.

   Personne du Nord

   • The northerns have a distinct accent compared to southerners.
   • Many northerns moved to the capital for work.
   • The festival is popular among northerns.

   Synonymesnortherner