Word
northeastern
Phoneticsnorth·east·ern
US/ˌnɔɹˈθistɝn/
UK/nˈɔːθiːstən/
Definition
adj. relating to a specific region that is officially called the Northeast.
adj. relating to a specific geopolitical or cultural region designated as the Northeast, such as the Northeastern United States.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The northeastern part of the country gets a lot of snow.”
contextual
“Many people enjoy visiting the northeastern coast during the summer to see the historic lighthouses.”
complex
“The northeastern provinces have experienced significant economic growth due to their proximity to major shipping lanes and international trade hubs.”
Usage
Often capitalized when referring to a specific official region.
Etymology
From Middle English norþesterne, from Old English norþēasterne, equivalent to north + eastern.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Scan code
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