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southeastern

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˌsaʊˈθistɝn// UK //sˈaʊθiːstən// south·east·ern

adj. located in or coming from the direction between south and east.

adj. situated in, directed toward, or originating from the southeast. Often used to describe geographical regions or specific areas within a country.


SIMPLE

The storm is moving toward the southeastern coast.

CONTEXTUAL

Many people travel to the southeastern part of the country during winter to enjoy the warmer weather.

COMPLEX

The architectural style of the southeastern provinces reflects a unique blend of indigenous traditions and colonial influences, largely due to the region's history as a major trading hub.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically placed before the noun it modifies; often capitalized when part of a formal name of a region.

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