north|east|ern «NRTH EES tuhrn; Nautical NR EES tuhrn», adjective.
1. toward the northeast: »
The northeastern sky is heavy with clouds.
2. from the northeast: »
a northeastern cold front.
3. of the northeast; having to do with the northeast: »
Northeastern winters are cold and damp.
North|east|ern «NRTH EES tuhrn», adjective.
of, having to do with, or in the Northeast.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.