northwestern

adjective north·west·ern \-ˈwes-tərn\

: in, toward, or from the northwest

: of or relating to the northwest

Full Definition of NORTHWESTERN

often capitalized : of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated Northwest

: lying toward or coming from the northwest

— north·west·ern·most \-ˌmōst\ adjective

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adjective north·west·ern \nȯrth-ˈwe-stərn\

often cap : of, relating to, or like that of the Northwest <northwestern wildflowers>

: lying toward or coming from the northwest <the northwestern part of the state>

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