northern

In, from, or connected with the north of a place.

• They live in northern France.
• Snow covered the northern mountains.
• We chose a northern route to avoid the traffic.

Similar words: northerly

Opposites: southern

Common phrases: northern coast, northern Europe, northern region, northern hemisphere

Typical of people or places in the north of England.

• He speaks with a northern accent.
• The comedian is known for her northern humour.
• Several northern dialect words appear in the story.

Opposites: southern

Common phrases: northern accent, northern humour, northern dialect, northern comedian