Meaning & Definition of Northern in English

1. A dialect of middle english that developed into scottish lallans

1. In or characteristic of a region of the united states north of (approximately) the mason-dixon line

• "Northern liberals"

• "Northern industry"

• "Northern cities"

2. Situated in or oriented toward the north

• "The northern suburbs"

• "Going in a northerly direction"

3. Coming from the north

• Used especially of wind

• "The north wind doth blow"

• "A northern snowstorm"

• "The winds are northerly"

4. Situated in or coming from regions of the north

• "The northern hemisphere"

• "Northern autumn colors"