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northeastern

adj.
US //ˌnɔɹˈθistɝn// UK //nˈɔːθiːstən// north·east·ern
  1. 1 specific region (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    relating to a specific region that is officially called the Northeast.

    relating to a specific geopolitical or cultural region designated as the Northeast, such as the Northeastern United States.

    Example

    Many northeastern states in the US have very cold winters.

    Example

    The candidate focused her campaign on northeastern voters, hoping to secure the industrial heartland before the national election.

    Usage

    Often capitalized when referring to a specific official region.

Origin

From Middle English norþesterne, from Old English norþēasterne, equivalent to north + eastern.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Last updated June 20, 2026