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northwestern

/nɔːθˈwɛstn̩/

Meaning 1

coming from the direction between north and west

“The northwestern winds brought a chill to the evening air.”
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Illustration of northwestern: coming from the direction between north and west

Meaning 2

A private research university located in Illinois.

“He decided to study law at Northwestern.”
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Illustration of Northwestern: A private research university located in Illinois.