This is the 2027th most frequent Arabic word.
الشمالية
Northern.
The word "الشمالية" is used as an adjective describing the 'part' of Syria, indicating direction or position in the north.
تقع مدينة حلب في الجهة الشمالية من سوريا.
The city of Aleppo is located in the northern part of Syria.
Here, "الشمالية" is used to modify 'winds', describing them as coming from the north.
تهب الرياح الشمالية بقوة في فصل الشتاء.
The northern winds blow strongly during the winter.
In this sentence, "الشمالية" specifies the border aspect of Saudi Arabia that is situated in the northern direction relative to Iraq.