northeastern

[US]/ˌnɔ:θˈi:stən/
[UK]/ˌnɔrθˈistɚn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. situated in or directed toward the northeast; originating from the northeast; pertaining to the northeastern region of the United States.

Phrases & Collocations

the northeastern region

Example Sentences

Heavy floods hit Northeastern India.

This is the first report on the ophiolite suite, which consists of metasediment, meta-basalt, metadiabase, metagabbro, metapyroxene and metasilicith, in the Wenjiashi area, northeastern Hunan.

One of the biggest commemorations of the conflict which redrew the map of Europe will take place at Verdun in northeastern France.

In 1218, Genghis Khan sent ambassadors and merchants to the city of Otrar, on the northeastern confines of the Khwarizm shahdom.

glaucous herb of northeastern United States and Canada having loose racemes of yellow-tipped pink flowers; sometimes placed in genus Fumaria.

orchid of northeastern United States with magenta-pink flowers having funnel-shaped lip; sometimes placed in genus Pogonia.

Real-world Examples

The area that extends over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico.

Source: CNN 10 Student English October 2018 Collection

The northeastern part of Norway borders the nation of Russia.

Source: CNN Selects December 2016 Collection

The island group sits off the coast of northeastern Africa.

Source: VOA Special October 2021 Collection

In northeastern Portugal, conservationists are working to rewild a particular region.

Source: CNN 10 Student English February 2022 Collection

The Turkish offensive against Kurdish fighters in northeastern Syria is continuing.

Source: BBC World Headlines

The Gulf of Maine lies off the northeastern US and Canada.

Source: VOA Special English: World

Meteorologists say record amounts of snowfall could hit the northeastern provinces.

Source: Current month CRI online

Dozens of young women from northeastern Syria have already joined the Academy.

Source: VOA Standard English - Asia

And a winter storm is bringing heavy snow to the northeastern US.

Source: AP Listening Collection March 2019

In northeastern Illinois, the floods follow 5 straight days of heavy rain.

Source: Listen to this 3 Advanced English Listening

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