Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
septentrional
northern
septet
a group of seven
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-ional
adjective suffix
Septentrional means northern and can be remembered by thinking of a septet0 (group of seven0) of stars in the northern sky (the Big Dipper), with -ional1 being an adjective suffix1.
adjective
  1. northern
    Relating to or situated in the north
    Los países septentrionales de Europa tienen inviernos largos. // The northern countries of Europe have long winters.