Definition
Northeastern describes a region that is located in the northeastern part of a place. Think of it as dividing a compass into sections; it's the area that's both northward and eastward. It's not the extreme north, nor the dead east, but a blend of both. Geographically, it pinpoints a specific area within a larger region. It's like saying you're from the 'top-right' corner of a map. It helps to be more specific than just 'north' or 'east'.