Definition of north

• n. - That one of the four cardinal points of the compass, at any place, which lies in the direction of the true meridian, and to the left hand of a person facing the east; the direction opposite to the south.
• n. - Any country or region situated farther to the north than another; the northern section of a country.
• n. - Specifically: That part of the United States lying north of Mason and Dixon's line. See under Line.
• a. - Lying toward the north; situated at the north, or in a northern direction from the point of observation or reckoning; proceeding toward the north, or coming from the north.
• v. i. - To turn or move toward the north; to veer from the east or west toward the north.
• adv. - Northward.