southeast
n. uncountable A2 Elementary US //ˌsaʊˈθist// UK //sˈaʊθiːst// south·east
n. the direction or area that is halfway between south and east. You use it to talk about a specific part of a country or the world.
n. the compass point or direction situated halfway between south and east. When capitalised, it refers to a specific geographic or political region.
The storm is moving toward the southeast.
Many people move to the southeast of the country to enjoy the warmer coastal weather and lower cost of living.
The economic disparity between the industrial north and the agricultural southeast has been a central theme in the nation's political discourse for decades.
Usage
Often used with the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific region.