noun
- the northern regions of a country or continent
Usage: usually plural
Examples
- The explorers ventured into the frozen northlands.
- Many indigenous peoples have lived in the northlands for centuries.
- The northlands are known for their harsh winters and brief summers.
- Wildlife in the northlands has adapted to extreme cold.
- Mining operations expanded into the remote northlands.
- The northlands remain sparsely populated due to the climate.