north

/nɔːθ/noun
Elementary
1

The direction towards the pole to the left-hand side of someone facing east, specifically 0°, or (on another celestial object) the direction towards the pole lying on the northern side of the invariable plane.

2

The up or positive direction.

3

The positive or north pole of a magnet, which seeks the magnetic pole near Earth's geographic North Pole (which, for its magnetic properties, is a south pole).

4

Alternative letter-case form of North (“a northern region; the inhabitants thereof”).

5

In a church: the direction to the left-hand side of a person facing the altar.

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