northwestern

/ˌnɔrθˈwɛstərn/
adjective
  1. Located in or coming from the northwest part of a region, country, or area.
    • The northwestern winds brought cold air and heavy snow.
    • The northwestern coast of the island has beautiful cliffs and beaches.
    • She moved to a small town in the northwestern part of the state.
  2. Relating to the direction halfway between north and west.
    • The storm is moving in a northwestern direction.
    • The hikers followed a northwestern path through the forest.
    • Our compass pointed toward the northwestern horizon.
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