north-south direction

• Direção que vai do polo norte ao polo sul, ou alinhamento ao longo do eixo que liga esses dois polos; usada em navegação, geografia e descrições espaciais.

A phrase referring to the alignment or orientation along the axis running from the North Pole to the South Pole, used in navigation, geography, and spatial descriptions.

1. Geographic orientationB1formal

   The line or axis that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, used for navigation and mapping.

   Direção norte-sul

   • The river flows in a north-south direction through the valley.
   • The highway runs in a north-south direction across the state.
   • The compass needle aligns with the north-south direction.

2. Metaphorical divideB2formal

   A conceptual or political division between northern and southern regions, often referring to economic or cultural differences.

   Divisão norte-sul

   • The country's north-south direction of development has created regional disparities.
   • The debate highlighted the north-south direction of the political conflict.
   • The north-south direction of trade routes has historically influenced cultural exchange.