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Meaning of north country | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˈnɔːθ ˌkʌntɹi/

Definitions

  1. 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).
    capitalized, often, uncountable
  2. Northern England.
    capitalized, often, uncountable
  3. A region in northern New York State.
    capitalized, often, uncountable, usually
  4. A region in northern New Hampshire.
    capitalized, often, uncountable, usually
  5. The dialect of English spoken in Northern England.
    capitalized, often, uncountable

Examples

“in the north country of Canada”
“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”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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