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northeast

Noun

∙ The compass point halfway between north and east, specifically 45°, abbreviated as NE.

Adjective

∙ Towards the northeast; northeastward.
∙ Of or pertaining to the northeast; northeastern.
∙ From the northwest, northwesterly

Northeast

Proper noun

∙ The northeastern states of the United States.
∙ The northeastern counties of England including Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Teesside and Durham.
∙ The northeastern part of any region.