southeastern

American  

[sauth-eest-ern] / ˌsaʊθˈist ərn /

adjective

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

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

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Example Sentences

Mercer says Charter Oak has a strong presence in the southeastern corner of New Hampshire that touches the ocean and serves clients in neighboring Massachusetts and Maine.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Beijing moved Ma into regional politics in late 2013, naming him law-enforcement chief and deputy party secretary for the prosperous southeastern province of Guangdong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Unlike invasive termites that damage structures in parts of the southeastern United States, this species is limited to its native rainforest habitat and does not spread beyond it.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Some fear that’s what’s planned for Borj Qalaouiya, a village some seven miles from Lebanon’s southeastern border.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

I had a leather chair, a buffed walnut desk, and wide windows with a southeastern view.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama