1. located in or toward the north
2. coming from the north
3. of or relating to the northern part of a country or region

Examples

• The northern states experience colder winters.
• We drove along the northern coast of Maine.
• A cold northern wind blew across the lake.
• The northern lights were visible last night.
• She grew up in northern California.
• The northern border of the park is marked by a fence.
• Northern cities tend to have more snow than southern ones.