Definition: The word "northwest" has been a common term in many languages, such as German and Italian, indicating a region in which one lives or works. In English, it refers to an area or state that lies within the Northern Hemisphere, especially towards the east, with its capital city at London. A brief definition of "northwest": The northern part of Europe, usually thought of as Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Moldova. Another definition: The northern region in North America, often included in the states like Alaska and Wyoming.