Northern Definition & Meaning
northern
- adjective
- in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line; "Northern liberals"; "northern industry"; "northern cities"
- situated in or oriented toward the north; "the northern suburbs"; "going in a northerly direction"
- coming from the north; used especially of wind; "the north wind doth blow"; "a northern snowstorm"; "the winds are northerly"
- situated in or coming from regions of the north; "the northern hemisphere"; "northern autumn colors"
- noun
- a dialect of Middle English that developed into Scottish Lallans
"Northern" in song lyrics
See how northern is used in real songs:
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"ohio northern"
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"montana state university northern"
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"burlington northern"
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Words that rhyme with northern
Usage tips for "northern"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "northern" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for northern to find words that pair well.