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northcountryman
Northeast
northeast
northeast by east
northeast by north
Northeast Passage
northeaster
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northeastern
northeastward
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northeastern
north·east·ern [ nawrth stərn, nautical usage nawr stərn ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. in northeast: situated in the northeast of a region or country
2. coming from or facing northeast: coming or blowing from, or facing toward the northeast
3. blowing from NE: blowing from the northeast
4. of northeast: relating or native to the northeast of a region or country

north·east·ern·most adjective
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