The difference between Boreal and Northern
When used as adjectives, boreal means of, relating to, or coming from the north, whereas northern means of, facing, situated in, or related to the north.
Northern is also noun with the meaning: an inhabitant of the northern regions.
check bellow for the other definitions of Boreal and Northern
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Boreal as an adjective:
Of, relating to, or coming from the north.
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Northern as an adjective:
Of, facing, situated in, or related to the north.
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Northern as an adjective (of a wind):
Blowing from the north; northerly.
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Northern as an adjective (British):
Characteristic of the North of England
Examples:
"Les Dawson was a famous northern comedian."
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Northern as a noun:
An inhabitant of the northern regions.
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Northern as a noun (fishing):
The northern pike.