North

proper noun

1. 1

   Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie. The northern states of the United States.

2. 2

   Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie. The Union during the American Civil War.

   The North lost most battles early in the war.

3. 3

   Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie. The North of England, a cultural region.

4. 4

   Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie. Northern Ireland.

5. 5

   Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie. North Korea.

6. 6

   Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie. The northern part of any of various other countries or regions.

   In 1903, I had adventured, for the first time, northwards, and it really was the North, as my objective was the Great North of Scotland Railway.

7. 7

   Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie. A group of countries mainly lying north of the equator, including most of the West and the First World and much of the Second World.

   In economic terms, the North controls four-fifths of the income earned anywhere in the world.

proper noun

1. 1

   A surname.

2. 2

   A civil parish in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, named for its location.

3. 3

   A town in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States, named after John North.

4. 4

   A number of townships in the United States, including in Indiana (2), Minnesota, Missouri and Ohio, listed under North Township; most are named named for their location.

Forms

plural

Norths