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southeast

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south⋅east

  [south-eest; Naut. sou-eest]
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–noun
1. the point or direction midway between south and east. Abbreviation: SE
2. a region in this direction.
3. (initial capital letter) the southeast region of the United States.
–adjective
4. lying toward, situated in, or directed toward the southeast.
5. coming from the southeast, as a wind.
–adverb
6. in the direction midway between south and east.
Origin:
bef. 900; ME southest, OE sūthēast. See south, east

Related forms:
southeastern, adjective
south⋅east⋅ern⋅most  [south-ee-stern-mohst or, especially Brit., -muhst] , adjective
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south·east   (south-ēst', sou-ēst')   
n.  

  1. Abbr. SE The direction or point on the mariner's compass halfway between due south and due east, or 135° east of due north.

  2. An area or region lying in the southeast.

  3. Southeast A region of the southeast United States generally including Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida.

adj.  

  1. To, toward, of, facing, or in the southeast.

  2. Originating in or coming from the southeast: a southeast wind.

adv.  In, from, or toward the southeast.
south·east'ern adj.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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