northern in WordNet English dictionary

1. coming from the north; used especially of wind
   "the north wind doth blow"; "a northern snowstorm"; "the winds are northerly"
   northerly  northern 
   
2. situated in or oriented toward the north
   "the northern suburbs"; "going in a northerly direction"
   northerly  northern 
   
3. situated in or coming from regions of the north
   "the northern hemisphere"; "northern autumn colors"
   northern 
   
4. in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
   "Northern liberals"; "northern industry"; "northern cities"
   northern