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"Northwest" Definition

noun

A historical region of the north-central United States west of the Mississippi River and north of the Missouri River.
A region of the northwest United States, generally including Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
An area or region lying in the northwest.
The general direction between and west.
The point midway between the north and west compass points.

adverb

In, from, or toward the northwest.
To, toward, or in the northwest.

adjective

Originating in or coming from the northwest: a northwest wind.
To, toward, of, facing, or in the northwest.
Coming from the northwest .
Situated toward or at the northwest .

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