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northern

[nawr-thern] / ˈnɔr ðərn /
ADJECTIVE
northerly
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ADJECTIVE
pertaining to the north
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One of the most ambitious is the Zojila tunnel, which is being carved into the mountains of northern India at around 11,500 feet.

From The Wall Street Journal

A cold snap in November brought early-season snow and freezing conditions to northern areas.

From BBC

“The very best in the classic way, from the Tuscan villages of northern Italy.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Fall River is one of those northern post-industrial cities that’s been futilely trying to reverse decline for decades, first by bulldozing historic neighborhoods to build highways, and now by constructing breweries and farmer’s markets.

From Salon

By culling the bears -- which can weigh up to half a ton and outrun a human -- officials hope to stem the threat across parts of northern Japan.

From Barron's