southeastern

[sauth-eest-ern]

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.

Example Sentences

The southeastern Los Angeles County city of Norwalk has agreed to repeal a local law banning homeless shelters to end a state lawsuit, Atty.

From Los Angeles Times

He is part of a political dynasty from southeastern Los Angeles County that’s held power in Sacramento for decades.

From Los Angeles Times

The southeastern city is renowned for its live music and attracts large crowds of tourists.

From Los Angeles Times

Last fall, the state sued the southeastern Los Angeles County community alleging that Norwalk’s policy violated anti-discrimination, fair housing and numerous other state laws.

From Los Angeles Times

Perhaps the most concrete example of this came in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which killed at least 250 people and wreaked havoc across the southeastern U.S. last September.

From Salon