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Definition of the northeast
: the northeastern part of a country or region A mountain range is in the northeast of the country.
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: to, toward, or in the northeast
: coming from the northeast
: situated toward or at the northeast
: the general direction between north and east
: the point midway between the north and east compass points
: regions or countries lying to the northeast of a specified or implied point of orientation
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