northwest

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the northwestern region of the United States
  2. noun the direction corresponding to the northwestward compass point
  3. noun the compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees

Etymology

From Middle English northwest, from Old English norþwest, equivalent to north + west.

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Synonyms

northwestern United States

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