Northeastern

/ˌnɔːrθˈiːstərn/ adjective

Definition

situated in, directed toward, or coming from the northeast

Etymology

compound of northeast (from north + east) + -ern suffix, formed in Middle English

Kelly Says

The Northeastern United States is often called 'New England' even though it includes states like New York that weren't part of the original New England colonies.

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