north country

English

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈnɔːθ ˌkʌntɹi/

Noun

north country (uncountable)

1. The northern part of a particular region or area, specifically the part of England north of the River Humber. [from 14th c.]
2. The dialect spoken in northern England. [from 17th c.]

Derived terms

• north countryman