southeastern

/saʊθˈistərn/
/saʊθˈistən/
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Definitions of southeastern
  1. adjective
    situated in or oriented toward the southeast
    synonyms: southeast, southeasterly
    south
    situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the south
  2. adjective
    of a region of the United States generally including Alabama; Georgia; Florida; Tennessee; South Carolina; North Carolina
    synonyms:
    eastern
    of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States
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