northeastern
UK: ˌnɔːθˈiːstən | US: ˌnɔːrθˈiːstən
adj. relating to the northeast or its direction
adj. located in or originating from the northeast region
northeastern = north<direction> + east<direction> + ern<adjective suffix>
- north: From Old English norþ, meaning "the cardinal direction opposite south."
- east: From Old English ēast, meaning "the direction of the sunrise."
- ern: A suffix derived from Old English -erne, used to form adjectives denoting direction or location (e.g., southern, western).
Etymology Origin:
The word northeastern combines two cardinal directions (north and east) with the adjectival suffix -ern, creating a term that describes something situated toward or originating from the northeast. This follows a common pattern in English for directional adjectives (e.g., southwestern, northwestern), where compounding roots with -ern efficiently conveys geographic orientation.
The northeastern part of the country experiences harsh winters.
She moved to a small town in the northeastern United States.
The storm is expected to hit the northeastern coast by tomorrow.
Northeastern winds brought cooler air to the region.
The university is famous for its northeastern campus architecture.