adjective
1. situated in or oriented toward the northeast
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the northeasterly part of the island
• Syn: ↑northeastern, ↑northeast
• Similar to: ↑north
2. coming from the northeast
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northeasterly winds
• Syn: ↑northeast
• Similar to: ↑north
• Derivationally related forms: ↑northeaster
Useful english dictionary. 2012.