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NORTHEASTERN
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of a region of the United States generally including the New England states; New York; and sometimes New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Classified under:
Similar:
eastern (of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Situated in or oriented toward the northeast
Example:
the northeasterly part of the island
Synonyms:
northeast; northeasterly; northeastern
Classified under:
Similar:
north (situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the north)
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