Northwestern
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /nɔːθˈwɛstn̩/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Northwestern is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to the northwest; from or to in such a direction.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to the northwest; from or to in such a direction.
More Meanings
- (of wind) Blowing from that direction.
- A film or other dramatic work set primarily in the late 19th or early 20th century in the northwest of North America.
Example Sentences
Brittany is located in northwestern France.
His most recent novels, published as Five Star Westerns, have been Northwesterns: […]
Word Forms
- north-western
- northwesterns
Synonyms for northwestern
Depending on context, synonyms include north, northwest, northwesterly, western.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include northwesterly, western, northwest, north, north-west, south-west.
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