Nordwest

Nordwest is a German-language term meaning “northwest.” It functions primarily as a directional descriptor and is commonly used in naming and labeling for regions, districts, and facilities located in the northwestern part of a larger area. The exact meaning of Nordwest depends on context, and it does not denote a single fixed administrative region across German-speaking countries.

Geographic usage: In German-speaking contexts, Nordwest denotes the northwestern portion of a country, state, city, or region. It appears in regional branding, planning documents, and local government languages to identify a subregion. Because it is a relative designation, the boundaries implied by Nordwest vary by country and locality.

Notable uses: The most widely recognized instance of the name is Nordwest-Zeitung, a regional daily newspaper based in Oldenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany. It serves parts of Lower Saxony and Bremen. Beyond media, Nordwest may appear in the names of districts, municipalities, schools, sports clubs, or other organizations that cover the northwestern area of a city or region.

Related terms: In broader contexts, Nordwest appears alongside related expressions such as Nordwesten and the compound Nordwestschweiz (Northwestern Switzerland), which shows how the same directional idea is used in different regions. The term Nordwest is thus a flexible label tied to geographic position rather than a single, standardized administrative entity.

See also: Northwestern, Nordwest (disambiguation)