north-east

Noun

northeast (plural northeasts)

1. The intercardinal compass point halfway between north and east; specifically at a bearing of 45°.
   • The task of discussing priority concerns for this region is complicated by the fact that there are essentially two rural northeasts.1990, United States. Congress. House. Committee on Agriculture. Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, and Rural Development, Rural Economic Development: Hearings, page 1604

   Antonyms:

   southwest

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