northwestern
1. [ adjective ] situated in or oriented toward the northwest
Synonyms: northwest northwesterly
Related terms: north
2. [ adjective ] of a region of the United States generally including Washington; Oregon; Idaho; and sometimes Montana; Wyoming
Related terms: western
Similar spelling:   northwester
  Northwest
  northwesterly
  northeastern
  north-west
  northwest_wind
  northeaster
  northwestward
  northwestwardly
  northeast
  northeasterly
  north-central
  north-east
  North_Star
  north_side