Definition of North

  • (n.) That one of the four cardinal points of the compass, at any place, which lies in the direction of the true meridian, and to the left hand of a person facing the east; the direction opposite to the south.
  • (n.) Any country or region situated farther to the north than another; the northern section of a country.
  • (n.) Specifically: That part of the United States lying north of Mason and Dixon's line. See under Line.
  • (a.) Lying toward the north; situated at the north, or in a northern direction from the point of observation or reckoning; proceeding toward the north, or coming from the north.
  • (v. i.) To turn or move toward the north; to veer from the east or west toward the north.
  • (adv.) Northward.

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