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Adjective: northwestern  ,north'wes-tu(r)n
  1. Situated in or oriented toward the northwest
    "The northwestern states experience cooler temperatures";
    - northwesterly, northwest
     
  2. Of a region of the United States generally including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and sometimes Montana, Wyoming
    "Northwestern salmon is prized for its flavour"; "The northwestern states are known for their lush forests"

See also: north, western

Encyclopedia: Northwestern