northern extremity

noun phrase

Meaning

The furthest point or boundary toward the north of a landmass, region, or object.

Examples

The expedition finally reached the northern extremity of the island after weeks of trekking through the tundra.
A lighthouse was constructed at the northern extremity of the peninsula to guide ships through the rocky channel.

Synonyms: top, northernmost point, northern tip, northern limit

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northern extremity

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈnɔːrðərn ɪkˈstremɪti/

Definition

The furthest point or boundary toward the north of a landmass, region, or object.

Examples

The expedition finally reached the northern extremity of the island after weeks of trekking through the tundra.
A lighthouse was constructed at the northern extremity of the peninsula to guide ships through the rocky channel.
The map clearly marks the northern extremity of the country as a remote, uninhabited mountain range.

Synonyms of northern extremity

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Antonyms of northern extremity

Words with the opposite meaning to northern extremity:

southern extremity

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