Associations to the word «Northwestern»

Wiktionary

NORTHWESTERN, adjective. Of or pertaining to the northwest; from or to in such a direction.
NORTHWESTERN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS, proper noun. The small islands and atolls in the Hawaiian island chain located northwest (in some cases, far to the northwest) of the islands of Kauai and Niihau

Dictionary definition

NORTHWESTERN, adjective. Situated in or oriented toward the northwest.
NORTHWESTERN, adjective. Of a region of the United States generally including Washington; Oregon; Idaho; and sometimes Montana; Wyoming.

Wise words

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