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north-eastern

/ˌnɔːθ ˈiːstən/adjective

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उत्तर-पूर्वी, पूर्वोत्तर

Core word

adjective
  1. 1

    [usually before noun]

    located in the north-east of a place or country, or connected with it

    उत्तर-पूर्वी, पूर्वोत्तर

    • Assam is the largest of India's north-eastern states.
    • The river flows through the north-eastern part of the district.
    • The north-eastern states are famous for their tea gardens and green hills.
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    • A north-eastern wind brought heavy showers to the coast.
    • She grew up in a small north-eastern town near the border.
◇Word family
north-east nounnorth-easterly adjective
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General knowledge

The north-eastern region of India has eight states: the seven states called the 'Seven Sisters' and Sikkim.

भारत के north-eastern क्षेत्र में आठ राज्य हैं: 'Seven Sisters' कहलाने वाले सात राज्य और सिक्किम।