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Northwest
Northwest (pronunciation: /nɔːrθˈwɛst/), from the Old English norþ and west, is a cardinal direction or compass point. It is one of the four intercardinal directions.
Etymology
The term "Northwest" is derived from the Old English words norþ (north) and west (west). It is used to describe the direction that is simultaneously north and west.
Related Terms
- Cardinal directions: The four main points of a compass: north, south, east, and west.
- Intercardinal directions: The directions located halfway between the cardinal directions. These include northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest.
- Compass point: Any of the 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass.
- Compass: A tool used for navigation and orientation that shows direction relative to the geographic cardinal directions.
- Geographic coordinate system: A coordinate system that enables every location on Earth to be specified by a set of numbers, letters or symbols.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Northwest
- Wikipedia's article - Northwest
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