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north-western

north-western is the alternative form of northwestern.

Meaning of northwestern

Adjective

northwestern (comparative more northwestern, superlative most northwestern)

  1. Of or pertaining to the northwest; from or to in such a direction.
    • Brittany is located in northwestern France.
  2. Blowing from that direction.

See all 5 meanings of northwestern

Forms of north-western

comparativemore north-western
superlativemost north-western

Phrases with north-western

Questions about north-western

What is north-western the alternative form of?
North-western is the alternative form of northwestern.

Words near north-western in the dictionary

  1. north-south
  2. north-west
  3. North-West Frontier Province
  4. north-westerlies
  5. north-westerly
  6. north-western
  7. North-Western Rhodesia
  8. north-wests
  9. northabout
  10. Northall
  11. Northallerton

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