North-western refers to a direction on a compass, halfway between north and west.

Compass Point

This term is often used to describe the part of a country or region that is towards the northwest.

Geographic Location

Describes something relative to another location, not just a strict geographic area.

Sometimes implies certain cultural or climate characteristics of the northwest.

Used to compare the weather patterns of the northwest to other regions.

The term 'north-western' does not always indicate a precise location but a general area.

Describes the origin of something, like winds or weather, coming from the northwest.

North-western winds often suggest a specific type of weather influence.