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Northeastern

Of or pertaining to the northeast; northeasterly.

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Eastern 84% connected

Situated or dwelling in the east; oriental; as, an eastern gate; Eastern countries.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Eastern 84% connected

Situated or dwelling in the east; oriental; as, an eastern gate; Eastern countries.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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North 84% connected

That one of the four cardinal points of the compass, at any place, which lies in the direction of the true meridian, and to the left hand of a person…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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North 84% connected

That one of the four cardinal points of the compass, at any place, which lies in the direction of the true meridian, and to the left hand of a person…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Northeast 92% connected

The point between the north and east, at an equal distance from each; the northeast part or region.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Northeasterly 92% connected

Pertaining to the northeast; toward the northeast, or coming from the northeast.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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