northwest
north
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nawth
west
wɛst
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NW
nor'-west
north-west

Definition & Meaning of "northwest"in English

Northwest
01

the direction midway between north and west 

northwest definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
If you look to the northwest, you can see the mountain range. 
02

an area situated in the northwest of a defined geographic space 

northwest definition and meaning
Examples
The northwest of the country is famous for its stunning coastlines. 
northwest
01

in the direction midway between north and west 

northwest definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
interrogative adverb
Examples
The river flowed northwest, cutting through the rugged terrain of the wilderness. 
northwest
01

located or positioned toward the northwestern direction 

northwest definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
The northwest corner of the city experiences strong winds during the winter. 
02

originating or blowing from the direction of the northwest 

Examples
The northwest wind brought cooler air to the region. 
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