southeastern
ˌsaʊθˈiːstərn
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Definition of southeastern - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
geographyrelated to the southeast direction or location
  • The southeastern corner of the map is marked.
eastward southeastward southern
2.
directionUSpertaining to the US lower-right regionUS
  • She loves the southeastern cuisine of the United States.
southeast southern
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Origin of southeastern

Old English, sūþ (south) + ēast (east)

Terms with southeastern included in their meaning

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20th-century music
20th-century popular music based on southeastern US folk music
province corner
southeastern Quebec district in Canada, known for scenery, visitors and townships
SECabbr.
abr: Southeastern Conference
college sports league in the southeastern US
geography conflict
coastal region known for conflict at Mediterranean's southeastern corner
wildlife
medium-sized wolf native to southeastern United States
SCacr.
acr: South Carolina
state in the southeastern United States
plant
large evergreen oak tree native to the southeastern United States
wildlife
venomous snake found in southeastern US swamps

Examples of southeastern in a sentence

  • They explored the southeastern part of the country.
  • The southeastern climate is known for its humidity.
  • Southeastern traditions are rich and diverse.

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  1. French:sud-est, du sud-est américain, ...
  2. German:südöstlich, ...
  3. Italian:sud-orientale, del sud-est, ...
  4. Spanish:sureste, ...
  5. Portuguese:sudeste, ...
  6. Chinese:东南的, 美国东南的, ...
  7. Japanese:南東の, 南東地方の, ...
  8. Arabic:جَنُوب شَرْقِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:דְּרוֹם־מִזְרָחִי, ...
  10. Russian:юго-восточный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:південно-східний, ...
  12. Hindi:दक्षिण-पूर्वी, दक्षिणपूर्वी, ...

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