north country

UK/ˈnɔːθ ˌkʌntɹi/

noun

The northern part of a particular country or region (variously conceived as a region so called by a proper name or a vaguely demarcated, adjectivally described region).

“in the north country of Canada”

First used 14th c.
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Meanings

nounnorth country (uncountable)
  1. capitalizedoftenuncountableThe northern part of a particular country or region (variously conceived as a region so called by a proper name or a vaguely demarcated, adjectivally described region).

    in the north country of Canada

    2 more examples

    in the north country of the upper Midwest

    Some long dark night, you might send me a letter Full of sleepless devilry I'll tell you now we could be together If you ever get tired of being free Way up in the North Country

    2024, Gillian Welch, David Rawlings, “North Country”, in Woodland
    1. capitalizedoftenuncountableNorthern England.First known use 14th c.
    2. capitalizedoftenuncountableusuallyA region in northern New York State.
    3. capitalizedoftenuncountableusuallyA region in northern New Hampshire.
  2. capitalizedoftenuncountableThe dialect of English spoken in Northern England.First known use 17th c.
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APA

north country. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/north%20country

MLA

“north country.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/north%20country. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “north country,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/north%20country.

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