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northmost

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Furthest to the north; most northern.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: northernmost, northest

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

situated farthest north

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Alaska is our northernmost state

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: northernmost

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From north + -most, or possibly from Old English norþmest, undergoing the same reanalysis by folk etymology as foremost.