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norteño
northern
norte
north
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-eño
adjective suffix meaning 'from' or 'characteristic of'
Norteño means northern and can be broken down into norte0 (north0) + -eño1 (characteristic of1), literally meaning 'characteristic of the north'.
adjective
  1. northern
    Of or relating to the north of a country or region
    La cocina norteña de México es famosa por sus carnes. // The northern cuisine of Mexico is famous for its meats.
noun
  1. northerner
    A person from the north of a country or region
    Los norteños tienen un acento diferente. // The northerners have a different accent.