This is the 404th most frequent Spanish word.
norte
"North" (a cardinal direction).
Here 'norte' refers to a geographical direction, indicating a specific region of Spain.
El norte de España es conocido por sus paisajes verdes.
Northern Spain is known for its green landscapes.
In this case, 'norte' is used metaphorically to mean 'objective' or 'goal' that guides one's actions.
Mi principal norte en la vida es ser feliz.
My main focus in life is to be happy.
In this sentence, 'norte' again denotes a geographic direction but refers to the general location where they reside.