Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
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Northwest or Northwestern?
We know Northwestern University. Also, we know Northwest Airlines. I wonder what's the difference?
Is it gramatically correct to name a school "Northwest University"? Or, name a airlines company "Northwestern Airlines".
Is it gramatically correct to name a school "Northwest University"? Or, name a airlines company "Northwestern Airlines".
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Hi, We know Northwestern University. Also, we know Northwest Airlines. I wonder what's the difference?
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Hi,
We know Northwestern University. Also, we know Northwest Airlines. I wonder what's the difference? In everyday English, none.
Is it gramatically correct to name a school "Northwest University"? Or, name a airlines company "Northwestern Airlines". Yes, it's OK.
Best wishes, Clive
We know Northwestern University. Also, we know Northwest Airlines. I wonder what's the difference? In everyday English, none.
Is it gramatically correct to name a school "Northwest University"? Or, name a airlines company "Northwestern Airlines". Yes, it's OK.
Best wishes, Clive
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Well, I guess to me
Northwestern University
indicates belonging to that area, from that area, of that area
while Northwest sounds just like any name, without any indication of belonging
Northwestern University
indicates belonging to that area, from that area, of that area
while Northwest sounds just like any name, without any indication of belonging
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