ETYM AS. northwest.
The compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees; SYN. nor'-west, NW.

1. Coming from the northwest
2. Situated toward or at the northwest

To, toward, or in the northwest; SYN. nor'-west.

The northwestern region of the United States.
Province N Republic of South Africa area 44,861 square miles (116,190 square kilometers).