northern
English meaning: Northern
Definition
An inhabitant of the northern regions.
Example
“The northern part of the country has long, cold winters.”
Another example: “As a proud northern, she always defended her hometown's customs.”
Usage — When, Where & How
As an adjective, relating to the north ('northern hemisphere', 'Northern Ireland'). As a noun, an inhabitant of a northern region. Neutral register; the adjective is far more common. Capitalised in place names.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Old English 'northerne', from 'north' + the directional suffix '-erne'; pre-12th century.
Synonyms
Antonyms / Opposites
- southern
Related Words
- hemisphere
- mariana
- ireland
- terminus
- belfast
- cyprus
- ulster
- suburbs
- territory
- oblast
Common Collocations
- northern hemisphere
- northern lights
- northern region
- northern ireland
- northern border
- far northern
Word Forms
northern (adj); north (n); northerner (n); northernmost (superl.)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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