north-south

adjective

Extending on an axis from north to south.

“old stone buildings oriented north-south”

Meanings

adjectivenorth-south (not comparable)

alternative northsouth

  1. not comparableExtending on an axis from north to south.
  2. not comparableBetween north and south: North-South divide.

    old stone buildings oriented north-south

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “north-south,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/north-south.

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