northeastern

adjective north·east·ern \-stərn\

: located in or toward the northeast

: of or relating to the northeast

Full Definition of NORTHEASTERN

often capitalized : of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated Northeast

: lying toward or coming from the northeast

— north·east·ern·most \-stərn-ˌmōst\ adjective

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14th century

NORTHEASTERN Defined for Kids

adjective north·east·ern \nȯrth-ˈē-stərn\

often cap : of, relating to, or like that of the Northeast <northeastern forests>

: lying toward or coming from the northeast <the northeastern corner of the state>

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