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northwest Definition

north·west (nôrt̸h′west′; naut. nôr′-)

noun

  1. the direction, or the point on a mariner's compass, halfway between north and west; 45° west of due north
  2. a district or region in or toward this direction

adjective

  1. in, of, to, toward, or facing the northwest
  2. from the northwest a northwest wind

adverb

in or toward the northwest

northwest Idioms

the Northwest

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  1. Northwest Territory
  2. the northwestern part of the U.S., esp. Wash., Oreg., and Ida.
  3. the northwestern part of Canada
northwest Synonyms

northwest

modif.

NW, nor'west, northwestern, northwesterly, northwestward, north-north-west, NNW, northwest by west, NWbW, northwest by north, NWbN; see also direction 1.

northwest Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • wind: July - mid September - Hot sun, warm seas and regular northwest winds.
  • community: Former diplomats, representatives of non-governmental organizations, academics and Northwest community leaders were also present to honor Culver's work.

Noun used with modifier

  • RSC: RSC Northwest will be working in partnership with FERL to support colleges taking part in the program.