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North-South

Description:

The term "north-south" refers to the geographic direction from north to south or the relationship between northern and southern regions. It can also describe a contrast or divide between different areas or aspects.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun:

In geography, the north-south direction represents the vertical axis on a map or the position from the northern hemisphere to the southern hemisphere.

Example Sentence: The equator divides the globe into northern and southern hemispheres, representing the north-south divide.

2. Adjective:

The term "north-south" can be used as an adjective to describe something or someone relating to or located in the northern and southern regions.

Example Sentence: The north-south highway connects major cities in both the northern and southern parts of the country.

3. Adverb:

As an adverb, "north-south" indicates movement or direction from north to south.

Example Sentence: The migration of birds during winter is usually a north-south movement.

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