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northeastern

adjective north·east·ern \ nȯrth-ˈē-stərn \
|Updated on: 5 Jul 2018

Definition of northeastern

1 often capitalized : of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated Northeast
2 : lying toward or coming from the northeast
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northeasternmost

play \nȯrth-ˈē-stərn-ˌmōst\ adjective

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Examples of northeastern in a Sentence

  1. the northeastern corner of the state

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First Known Use of northeastern

before 12th century

in the meaning defined at sense 2

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NORTHEASTERN Defined for English Language Learners

northeastern

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Definition of northeastern for English Language Learners

  • : located in or toward the northeast

  • : of or relating to the northeast

NORTHEASTERN Defined for Kids

northeastern

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

Definition of northeastern for Students

1 often capitalized : of, relating to, or like that of the Northeast
  • northeastern forests
2 : lying toward or coming from the northeast
  • the northeastern corner of the state

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