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Northern
Geographical Direction![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Use 'northern' to specify a location's general direction within a larger area, not an exact position. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/Q1QtvyJRnGFXEJ5HMddnFh7SlOI.webp)
Relative Location![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Northern' helps compare places; it indicates one is further north than another, not directly at the North Pole. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/BYCUPTLtYlPsBPQAjD7F4FVfGk.webp)
Implicit Contrast![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Northern' often implies a contrast with southern parts of the same region, hinting at different characteristics. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/89VYv9jP8AP5DSqfDrmQmsxTo.webp)