southeastern
south·east·ern
adj \-stərn\Definition of SOUTHEASTERN
1
often capitalized : of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated southeast
2
: lying toward or coming from the southeast
— south·east·ern·most \-ˌmōst\ adjective
See Examples of SOUTHEASTERN
- the southeastern corner of the state
Origin of SOUTHEASTERN
2southeast + -ern (as in eastern)
First Known Use: 1577
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