North Country
Americannoun
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the part of England north of the Humber estuary.
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Alaska and the Yukon territory of Canada (as a geographical and economic unit).
noun
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another name for North 1
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the geographic region formed by Alaska, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut
Example Sentences
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North Country Smokehouse Bacon Lovers Gift Box – Not all bacon is created equal, and North Country Smokehouse makes some delicious varieties.
From Salon ● Dec. 4, 2025
With her eponymous debut album and 1966's North Country Maid, she became part of the "British Invasion" of the US pop charts.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2025
With New Hampshire’s North Country a popular destination for hiking and backpacking, he questioned how law enforcement will tell the difference between a hiker and a migrant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2024
North Country Growers in New Hampshire is getting a $19.9 million guaranteed loan to build and operate a 20-acre hydroponic greenhouse to grow lettuce and other leafy greens year round, he said.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 15, 2023
And I knew by his eyes that no guile had he, So I married my man from the North Country.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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