North

/nɔrθ/
/nɔθ/
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Other forms: Norths

Definitions of North
  1. noun
    the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
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    geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region
    a demarcated area of the Earth
  2. noun
    the United States (especially the northern states during the American Civil War)
    “the North's superior resources turned the scale”
    synonyms: Union
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    America, U.S., U.S.A., US, USA, United States, United States of America, the States
    North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
  3. noun
    British statesman under George III whose policies led to rebellion in the American colonies (1732-1792)
    synonyms: Frederick North, Second Earl of Guilford
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    national leader, solon, statesman
    a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
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