northern

Situated in, toward, or facing the north.

Coming from the north.

Native to or growing in the north.

Of, relating to, or characteristic of northern regions or the North.

Being north of the equator.

Of or pertaining to a region, place, or point which is nearer the north than some other region, place, or point mentioned or indicated: as, the northern States; the northern part of Michigan; northern people. Abbreviated N.

Directed or leading toward the north or a point near it: as, to steer a northern course.

Proceeding from the north.

A native or an inhabitant of the north, of a northern country, or of the northern part of a country.

Of or pertaining to the north; being in the north, or nearer to that point than to the east or west.