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the northeast

noun
variants: or the Northeast

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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  1. : to, toward, or in the northeast

  1. : coming from the northeast

  2. : situated toward or at the northeast

  1. : the general direction between north and east

  2. : the point midway between the north and east compass points

  3. : regions or countries lying to the northeast of a specified or implied point of orientation

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