North

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NOUN

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

the United States (especially the northern states during the American Civil War)

the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees

a location in the northern part of a country, region, or city

the direction corresponding to the northward cardinal compass point

the direction in which a compass needle points

British statesman under George III whose policies led to rebellion in the American colonies (1732-1792)

ADJ

situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the north

ADV

in a northern direction

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