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north

n. uncountable
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈnɔɹθ// UK //nˈɔːθ// north Archaic General-service Informal

n. the direction that is to your left when you are facing the rising sun. It is one of the four main points on a compass.

n. the cardinal point of the compass that is at 0 or 360 degrees, opposite south. When used in a geopolitical context, it often refers to wealthier, more industrialised nations.


SIMPLE

The birds fly north for the summer.

CONTEXTUAL

Most of the major cities in this country are located in the north where the climate is cooler.

COMPLEX

Economic theorists often discuss the widening wealth gap between the global North and South, focusing on industrial capacity and access to international markets.

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Origin

By proprialization from north. The English surname is also translated from other surnames of the same meaning, such as Irish Mac an Ultaigh (“son of the Ulsterman”), Ulster being the northern part of Ireland.

Usage

Usually takes the definite article 'the' when referring to the direction or a specific region.

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