northwestern

• Situé dans la partie nord-ouest d'une région, d'un pays ou d'un continent, ou qui s'y rapporte.

Relating to or situated in the northwest part of a region, country, or continent.

1. Located in the northwestB1formal

   Situated in or directed toward the northwest direction.

   situé au nord-ouest

   • The northwestern part of the country has a cooler climate.
   • They traveled to the northwestern coast for their vacation.
   • The wind is coming from a northwestern direction.

   Synonymesnorthwestnorthwesterlynorthwestward

   Antonymessoutheastern

2. Relating to the Northwestern USB2formalamerican

   Pertaining to the region of the United States that generally includes Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and sometimes Montana and Wyoming.

   du Nord-Ouest des États-Unis

   • The Northwestern states are known for their lush forests and rainy weather.
   • She moved to a small town in the Northwestern United States.
   • The Northwestern region has a strong coffee culture.