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north country

UK/ˈnɔːθ ˌkʌntɹi/

north country noun: the northern part of a particular country or region (variously conceived as a region so called by a proper name or a vaguely demarcated, adjectivally described region).

Noun

north country (uncountable)

  1. (capitalized, often) The northern part of a particular country or region (variously conceived as a region so called by a proper name or a vaguely demarcated, adjectivally described region).
    • in the north country of Canada
    • in the north country of the upper Midwest
    1. (capitalized, often) Northern England.
    2. (capitalized, often, usually) A region in northern New York State.
    3. (capitalized, often, usually) A region in northern New Hampshire.
  2. (capitalized, often) The dialect of English spoken in Northern England.

Words formed from north country

Questions about north country

What does north country mean?
North country means the northern part of a particular country or region (variously conceived as a region so called by a proper name or a vaguely demarcated, adjectivally described region).
What part of speech is north country?
North country is a noun.
How do you pronounce north country?
North country is pronounced /ˈnɔːθ ˌkʌntɹi/ (UK).

Words near north country in the dictionary

  1. North Codorus Township
  2. North Col
  3. North Connel
  4. North Conway
  5. North Cotabato
  6. north country
  7. north countryman
  8. north countrymen
  9. North Coventry
  10. North Cowichan
  11. North Curl Curl

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