northern-style
|north-ern-style|
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/ˈnɔrðərnˌstaɪl/
🇬🇧
/ˈnɔːðənˌstaɪl/
in the manner or style of the north
Etymology
'northern-style' originates from two elements: 'northern' (from Old English 'norðerne', relating to 'north') and 'style' (from Latin 'stilus' via Old French 'estile'), where 'norð' meant 'north' and 'stilus/estile' meant 'manner' or 'mode'.
'north' developed in Old English as 'norð' and formed the adjective 'norðerne' ('northern'); 'style' entered English via Old French 'estile' (from Latin 'stilus') meaning 'manner' or 'way'. The compound adjective 'northern-style' arose by combining these elements to mean a manner or style associated with the north.
Initially, the components referred separately to geographic direction ('north') and manner ('style'); over time the compound came to denote specifically the characteristic manner, design, or adaptation associated with northern regions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
characteristic of or typical for the northern region; having features, designs, or manners associated with the north.
The restaurant offers northern-style dishes that emphasize hearty stews and root vegetables.
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Adjective 2
designed or adapted for conditions found in the north (for example, architecture, clothing, or farming methods suited to colder climates).
They chose a northern-style coat with extra insulation and a high collar for winter travel.
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Last updated: 2026/01/12 05:35