Meaning : In or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line.
Example :
Northern liberals.
Northern industry.
Northern cities.
In or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line.
Southern hospitality.Meaning : Situated in or oriented toward the north.
Example :
The northern suburbs.
Going in a northerly direction.
Synonyms : northerly
Translation in other languages :
Meaning : Coming from the north. Used especially of wind.
Example :
The north wind doth blow.
A northern snowstorm.
The winds are northerly.
Synonyms : northerly
Meaning : Situated in or coming from regions of the north.
Example :
The northern hemisphere.
Northern autumn colors.
Situated in or coming from regions of the south.
The southern hemisphere.