northeastern

American  

[nawrth-eest-ern] / ˌnɔrθˈist ərn /

adjective

1. situated in, coming from, or proceeding toward the northeast.

2. Northeastern, of or relating to a region traditionally known as the Northeast in a country, continent, etc.

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Example Sentences

“If not the Americans, then the Europeans will definitely support us,” said Oleksiy Pasternak, a 38-year-old engineering officer serving in northeastern Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal

That case also opened on Monday at a court in the northeastern city of Zwolle.

From Barron's

HASAKAH, Syria—In a wing of the notorious Al Sina prison in northeastern Syria, where some of the world’s most dangerous inmates are held, guards wearing balaclavas stood along a corridor lined with cells.

From The Wall Street Journal

A fourth straight home victory in northeastern city Mbombela lifted the Rockets to 19 points after 12 rounds, six behind leaders and defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns.

From Barron's

The overnight attacks also wounded at least 46 people in the northeastern region of Kharkiv, and targeted other areas of western Ukraine.

From Barron's