North.
Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie.
Meaning & usage
Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie. The northern states of the United States.
Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie. The Union during the American Civil War.
Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie. The North of England, a cultural region.
Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie. Northern Ireland.
Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie. North Korea.
Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie. The northern part of any of various other countries or regions.
Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie. A group of countries mainly lying north of the equator, including most of the West and the First World and much of the Second World.
Where this word comes from
By proprialization from north. The English surname is also translated from other surnames of the same meaning, such as Irish Mac an Ultaigh (“son of the Ulsterman”), Ulster being the northern part of Ireland.
A surname.
A civil parish in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, named for its location.
A town in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States, named after John North.
A number of townships in the United States, including in Indiana (2), Minnesota, Missouri and Ohio, listed under North Township; most are named named for their location.
Where this word comes from
By proprialization from north. The English surname is also translated from other surnames of the same meaning, such as Irish Mac an Ultaigh (“son of the Ulsterman”), Ulster being the northern part of Ireland.
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