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Pronunciation / Transliteration: nordique
"Les lumières nordiques sont un phénomène naturel spectaculaire."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to or situated in the north.
"The northern lights are a spectacular natural phenomenon." - 2
Of or pertaining to the northern part of a country or region.
"The northern states of the USA experience colder winters."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'northern' originates from the Old English 'norðerne', which is derived from 'norð', meaning 'north'. It has evolved through Middle English as 'northerne' before settling into its current form. The term has historically been used to describe geographical locations or characteristics associated with the northern part of a region.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Northern" is said worldwide
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nordique
Transliteration: nordique
"Les lumières nordiques sont un phénomène naturel spectaculaire."
nördlich
Transliteration: nördlich
"Die nördlichen Staaten haben kalte Winter."
settentrionale
Transliteration: settentrionale
"Le luci settentrionali sono uno spettacolo naturale."
nórdico
Transliteration: nórdico
"Las luces nórdicas son un fenómeno natural impresionante."
norte
Transliteration: norte
"As luzes do norte são um fenômeno natural espetacular."
उत्तर
Transliteration: uttar
"उत्तर के राज्य ठंडे सर्दियों का अनुभव करते हैं।"
北方的
Transliteration: běifāng de
"北方的光是一个壮观的自然现象。"
북쪽의
Transliteration: bukjjog-ui
"북쪽의 빛은 장관인 자연 현상입니다."
北の
Transliteration: kita no
"北の光は壮大な自然現象です。"
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