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northeastern Definition

north·east·ern ()

adjective

  1. in, of, to, toward, or facing the northeast
  2. from the northeast a northeastern wind
  3. ☆ of or characteristic of the Northeast or New England

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Northeastern Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • province: Currently 3,200 Korean troops are stationed in Iraq's northeastern province of Irbil.
  • coast: The Bay of Fires is a four-day escorted walk along the remote northeastern coast of Tasmania, through the pristine Mount William National Park.
  • corner: The item will appear in the northeastern corner of the map.
  • tip: The North End, occupying the northeastern tip of the peninsula, is the historic city center.
  • border: There is also a small quarry toward the northeastern border of the Park.
  • edge: At the northeastern edge of Vancouver Island is a lesser known collection of Gulf Islands.

Modifying Another Word

  • far: Finally, the far northeastern portion of the country is the third climate sub-region.