Synonyms for northern
ˈnɔr ðərnnorth·ern

WiktionaryRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. northernadjective

   Synonyms:
   boreal, septentrional

   Antonyms:
   southern, meridional, austral

2. northernadjective

   Of, facing, situated in, or related to the north.

   Synonyms:
   septentrional, boreal

   Antonyms:
   southern, austral, meridional

3. northernadjective

   Blowing from the north; northerly.

   Synonyms:
   boreal, septentrional

   Antonyms:
   southern, austral, meridional

4. northernadjective

   Characteristic of the North of England (usually capitalised).

   Les Dawson was a famous Northern comedian.

   Synonyms:
   septentrional, boreal

   Antonyms:
   austral, meridional, southern

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Northernadjective

   a dialect of Middle English that developed into Scottish Lallans

   Antonyms:
   gray, Confederate, south, grey, meridional, southern, austral, south-central

2. northernadjective

   in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

   "Northern liberals"; "northern industry"; "northern cities"

   Synonyms:
   northerly

   Antonyms:
   gray, meridional, grey, south, Confederate, southern, south-central, austral

3. northerly, northernadjective

   situated in or oriented toward the north

   "the northern suburbs"; "going in a northerly direction"

   Synonyms:
   northerly

   Antonyms:
   south, meridional, south-central, southern, Confederate, austral, gray, grey

4. northerly, northernadjective

   coming from the north; used especially of wind

   "the north wind doth blow"; "a northern snowstorm"; "the winds are northerly"

   Synonyms:
   northerly

   Antonyms:
   south, south-central, meridional, southern, Confederate, austral, gray, grey

5. northernadjective

   situated in or coming from regions of the north

   "the northern hemisphere"; "northern autumn colors"

   Synonyms:
   northerly

   Antonyms:
   gray, meridional, austral, south, grey, southern, Confederate, south-central

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. northernadjective

   Synonyms:
   north, northerly, boreal, arctic

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. northernadjective

   Synonyms:
   boreal, north, arctic, northerly, septentrion

2. northernadjective

   Synonyms:
   hyperborean

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:0.0 / 0 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "northern":

   north, nordic, nord, northerly, norte, north-, norden, northerners, boreal, norse, n., ireland

How to pronounce northern?

How to say northern in sign language?

Words popularity by usage frequency

How to use northern in a sentence?

1. Keld Qvistgaard:

   In this case, [ the open water is ] 20-30 miles wide and goes all the way from the northeast off Greenland to the northern tip, and even further west, i've been in this business for 26 years and I don't recall that I've seen a breakup this big.

2. Cedric Richmond:

   All of her assignments before were not as clear cut. If you look at [ migration issues related to diplomacy at the ] Northern Triangle, look at voting rights, there was no clear way to measure success, i just reminded her that she and the President are both the biggest assets that we have.

3. Theresa May:

   I have been clear that we will make a success of the UK's departure from the European Union, that means it must work for Northern Ireland too, including in relation to the border with the Republic.

4. Marie-France Kern:

   Pumpkins first originated in Central America and Mexico. Winter squash are native to northern Argentina, near the Andes. Over many years these gourds have become a favorite of home gardeners due to their hardiness, productivity, and versatility in the kitchen.

5. Arlene Foster:

   The European Union has once again shown it is prepared to use Northern Ireland when it suits their interests but in the most despicable manner – over the provision of a vaccine which is designed to save lives.