the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

the United States (especially the northern states during the American Civil War)

** a location in the northern part of a country, region, or city

the direction that is on the left side of a person facing the rising sun

British statesman under George III whose policies led to rebellion in the American colonies (1732-1792)

the direction corresponding to the northward cardinal compass point

the direction on the top of the map of the world