North

/nɔrθ/

/nɔθ/

Other forms: Norths

Definitions of North

1. noun

   the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
   example of:

   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

   example of:

   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

   example of:

   national leader, solon, statesman

   a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs