northward

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(nôrt̸h′wərd; naut. nôr′t̸hərd)

adverb, adjective

toward the north

noun

a northward direction, point, or region

See northward in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb & adj.
Toward, to, or in the north.
noun
A northern direction, point, or region.

Related Forms:

  • northˈward·ly adverb & adj.
  • northˈwards adverb

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