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northeastern

/ˌnɔːrˈθiː.stɚn/

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adjective

/ˌnɔːrˈθiː.stɚn/B2formalamerican
  • ruОтносящийся к северо-восточному региону Соединенных Штатов или характерный для него.

Relating to or characteristic of the northeastern region of the United States.

  1. Located in or facing the northeastB1formal

    Situated in or directed toward the northeast direction.

    ruСеверо-восточный

    • The northeastern part of the country experiences colder winters.
    • They built a house on the northeastern slope of the hill.
    • The wind is coming from a northeastern direction today.

    Synonymsnortheastnortheasterly

    Antonymssouthwestern

  2. Relating to the northeastern United StatesB2formalamerican

    Pertaining to a region of the United States that generally includes the New England states, New York, and sometimes New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

    ruСеверо-восточный (США)

    • Northeastern cuisine is known for its seafood and chowders.
    • Many major universities are located in the northeastern United States.
    • The northeastern states have a rich history dating back to colonial times.
Forms
  • more northeastern comparative form
  • most northeastern superlative form