north country /ˈnɔːθ ˌkʌntɹi/ noun5 •The northern part of a particular country or region (variously conceived as a region so called by a proper name or a vaguely demarcated, adjectivally described region).Some long dark night, you might send me a letter Full of sleepless devilry I'll tell you now we could be together If you ever get tired of being free Way up in the North Country — 2024 •Northern England. •A region in northern New York State. •A region in northern New Hampshire. •The dialect of English spoken in Northern England.