lying toward or situated in the north.

directed or proceeding northward.

coming from the north, as a wind.

( often initial capital letter ) of or pertaining to the North, esp. the northern U.S.

Astronomy . north of the celestial equator or of the zodiac

a northern constellation.

a person living in a northern region or country.

( initial capital letter ) a steam locomotive having a four-wheeled front truck, eight driving wheels, and a four-wheeled rear truck.

adjective

arctic , boreal , hyperborean , north , northerly , septentrion , septentrional