northeastern
adj.adj. located in or coming from the direction between north and east. You use this to describe a specific part of a country or region.
adj. situated in, directed toward, or originating from the northeast. Often capitalised when referring to a specific, recognised political or geographic region.
The northeastern part of the country gets a lot of snow.
Many people enjoy visiting the northeastern coast during the summer to see the historic lighthouses.
The northeastern provinces have experienced significant economic growth due to their proximity to major shipping lanes and international trade hubs.
From Middle English norþesterne, from Old English norþēasterne, equivalent to north + eastern.
Typically placed before the noun it modifies; may be capitalised as part of a proper name for a region.