northwestern
UK: ˌnɔːθˈwɛstən | US: ˌnɔrθˈwɛstərn
adj. 1. Relating to the northwest direction or region.
adj. 2. Located in or characteristic of the northwestern part of a place.
The word "northwestern" is a compound formed by combining "north" and "west," two cardinal directions, with the suffix "-ern," which derives from Old English "-erne," meaning "of or pertaining to." This structure logically describes something situated in or related to the northwest. The term reflects a straightforward geographic designation, evolving from Old English roots into modern directional adjectives like "northern" and "western," then merging for precision.
The northwestern part of the country experiences heavy rainfall.
They took a road trip through the northwestern states.
The university is known for its strong northwestern programs.
A cold front is moving into the northwestern region.
The map highlighted northwestern territories in blue.