northeastern

/nɔrθˈisɾərn/
/nɔθˈistən/
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Other forms: northeasterner

Definitions of northeastern
  1. adjective
    situated in or oriented toward the northeast
    synonyms: northeast, northeasterly
    north
    situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the north
  2. adjective
    of a region of the United States generally including the New England states; New York; and sometimes New Jersey and Pennsylvania
    synonyms:
    eastern
    of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States
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