0 the direction that goes towards the part of the earth above the equator, opposite to the south, or the part of an area or country that is in this direction:
2 towards the north:
3 the direction that is opposite south, or the part of an area or country which is in this direction:
Most of the country's population is concentrated in the north.
The wind is coming from the north.
The revolt in the north is believed to have been instigated by a high-ranking general.
A cinema was burned out in north London last night. Police suspect arson.