northwest

US /nɔrθˈwɛst, nɔrˈwɛst/

UK /'nɔ:θ'west/

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adjective

  • Being between west and north
  • Located in or facing the northwest.

adverb

  • In a northwest direction.

noun

  • The direction halfway between north and west.
  • A region in the north-west of a country or area.