north-western

The map shows the north-western region of the country.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Located in or relating to the northwest: "north-western" describes something situated in, belonging to, or characteristic of the northwestern part of a region, area, or direction.
   • Oriented toward the northwest: It can also indicate a direction or movement toward the northwest.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The north-western coast of the island is known for its rugged cliffs. (The coast located in the northwest part of the island.)
  • A north-western wind brought cold air from the mountains. (A wind coming from the northwest direction.)
  • She lives in a north-western suburb of the city. (A suburb situated in the northwestern area of the city.)

Advanced Usage

• "north-western region": a specific area located in the northwest of a larger territory.

  • The north-western region of the country is rich in mineral resources. (The northwest part of the country has many minerals.)

• "north-western border": the boundary or frontier on the northwest side of a territory.

  • The army guarded the north-western border against invasion. (The military protected the northwest boundary.)

Variants and Related Words

• Northwest (noun, adjective, adverb): the direction between north and west; the northwestern part of a place.

  • The wind blew from the northwest. (The wind came from the direction between north and west.)

• Northwesterly (adjective, adverb): toward or from the northwest.

  • They sailed in a northwesterly direction. (They sailed toward the northwest.)

Synonyms

• Northwest: a direct synonym, often used interchangeably with "north-western" when describing location or direction.

  • The northwest territories are sparsely populated. (The territories in the northwest are thinly settled.)

• Northwestward (adjective, adverb): toward the northwest.

  • The storm moved northwestward. (The storm moved in a northwest direction.)

Related Idioms

• "North-western exposure": a situation where a building or area faces the northwest, often affecting sunlight or wind.

  • The house has a north-western exposure, so it gets afternoon sun. (The house faces northwest, receiving sunlight in the afternoon.)

• "North-western frontier": a historical term for the northwest boundary of a country, especially in colonial contexts.

  • The north-western frontier of the empire was heavily fortified. (The northwest boundary of the empire had strong defenses.)