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North Country

American  

noun

  1. the part of England north of the Humber estuary.

  2. Alaska and the Yukon territory of Canada (as a geographical and economic unit).


North Country British  

noun

  1. another name for North 1

  2. the geographic region formed by Alaska, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut

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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

His amiable North Country personality cloaked a sharp legal mind and soaring political ambition.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik