'northern-living' is a compound word formed from 'northern' and 'living', where 'northern' refers to the direction or region, and 'living' refers to the way of life.

The term 'northern-living' evolved as a descriptive phrase to encapsulate the unique lifestyle and cultural practices of people residing in northern regions.

Initially, it simply described the act of living in the north, but it has come to encompass the cultural and lifestyle aspects unique to northern regions.