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northeastern

adjective

1. situated in or oriented toward the northeast

- the northeasterly part of the island

• Similar to: ↑north

2. of a region of the United States generally including the New England states; New York; and sometimes New Jersey and Pennsylvania

• Similar to: ↑eastern

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\\-tə(r)n, -R also -t^ən\ adjective

Etymology: northeast (II) + -ern (as in eastern)

1. often capitalized : of, relating to, originating or dwelling in, or characteristic of a region (as of the United States) conventionally designated Northeast

northeastern seaports

northeastern schools

2. : situated toward or coming from the northeast

the northeastern suburbs of a city

Useful english dictionary. 2012.