northernmost

adjective

north·​ern·​most ˈnȯr-t͟hərn-ˌmōst How to pronounce northernmost (audio)
ˈnȯr-t͟hən-
: furthest to the north
Ellesmere, situated 1,000 miles above the Arctic Circle, is the northernmost land in north America. The nearest tree grows 1,200 miles to the south …—Jim Brandenburg

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Skip them all, and head to Siari in the northernmost section of Nauka. — Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026 In June, the sun takes its highest and northernmost path of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 26 June 2026 Blaine is the northernmost town on the western edge of Washington and one of the last major towns travelers pass through when traveling to Canada. — Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 17 June 2026 North Carolina is the northernmost edge of the range for alligators, with lower densities than locations further south. — Eva Flowe june 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for northernmost

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First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of northernmost was in 1577

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“Northernmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/northernmost. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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