n. That one of the cardinal points which is on the right hand when one faces in the direction of the setting sun (west); that intersection of the horizon with the meridian which is on the right hand when one is in this position.n. A region, tract, or country, or a part of such, lying toward the north pole from some other region or point of reckoning.n. Specifically With the definite article: In United States history and politics, those States and Territories which lie north of Maryland, the Ohio river, and Missouri.n. The north wind.n. Eccles., the side of a church that is on the left hand of one who faces the altar or high altar. See east, 1.Being in the north; northern.Eccles., situated at or near that side of a church which is to the left of one facing the altar or high altar. Abbreviated N.To the north; in the north.Nautical, to move or veer toward the north.An abbreviation of northern.