northwestern
adjective
north·west·ern
nȯr(th)-ˈwe-stərn 
1
often capitalized
: of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated Northwest
2
: lying toward or coming from the northwest
Examples of northwestern in a Sentence
the northwestern corner of the state
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Andy Rose, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Gran Canaria Gran Canaria, one of eight volcanic islands that form the Canary Islands, sits off the northwestern coast of Africa.
—Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
The urgent message was in place for northwestern Leake County, southwestern Attala County, and northeastern Madison County.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The weather services said 60 mile-per-hour wind gusts are expected as a thunderstorm capable of damaging roofs, siding and trees blows through southeastern Davidson County, northwestern Rutherford County and northeastern Williamson County.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Northwestern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/northwestern. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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northwestern
adjective
north·west·ern
nȯrth-ˈwes-tərn
1
often capitalized
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Northwest
2
: lying toward or coming from the northwest
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