southeastern
adjective
south·east·ern
sau̇th-ˈē-stərn 
sau̇-ˈē-
1
often capitalized
: of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated southeast
2
: lying toward or coming from the southeast
Examples of southeastern in a Sentence
the southeastern corner of the state
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Positioned strategically in southeastern Turkey, along historic trade routes and serving as a crossroads for civilizations, the city is a fascinating place to spend a few days.
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Archaeologists excavating the Sukari gold mine in southeastern Egypt uncovered a 3,000-year-old mining camp.
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Native to southeastern woodlands, oakleaf hydrangeas have vibrant fall color and attractive, exfoliating bark.
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Up to 20 states see storms: Hurricane-force winds caused widespread power outages throughout northeastern Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Read More | 3,000-year-old ruins and artifacts found at massive gold mine in Egypt, photos show
Archaeologists excavating the Sukari gold mine in southeastern Egypt uncovered a 3,000-year-old mining camp.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Native to southeastern woodlands, oakleaf hydrangeas have vibrant fall color and attractive, exfoliating bark.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Southeastern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/southeastern. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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southeastern
adjective
south·east·ern
sau̇-ˈthē-stərn
sau̇-ˈē-
1
often capitalized
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Southeast
2
: lying toward or coming from the southeast
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