Northeastern Meaning
/ˌnɔːˈθiː.stn̩/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf, related to, located in, or from the northeast.
adjOf or relating to any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie.
Sentence Examples
Northeastern Chinese dishes are tasteless.
Kabylie is a Berber-speaking area in northeastern Algeria.
Kabylie is a mainly mountainous region in northeastern Algeria.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ region of the United States experiences cold winters and colorful autumns.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The scientist spent several months studying the unique wildlife in ____ Canada.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English norþesterne, from Old English norþēasterne, equivalent to north + eastern.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ region of the United States experiences cold winters and colorful autumns.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The scientist spent several months studying the unique wildlife in ____ Canada.