southeastern
In the southeast part of a country, city, or other place.
Situated in or relating to the southeastern part of a larger area, such as a country, city, or region.
Going toward, pointing toward, or coming from the southeast direction.
Facing, directed toward, or moving in the direction of the southeast, or coming from that direction.
- Base: southeastern
Southeastern Conference
1major US college sports league
A group of American universities, mainly in the southeastern United States, that play against each other in many college sports, especially American football.
- The team joined the Southeastern Conference in the early 1990s.
- She coaches at a university that is part of the Southeastern Conference.
- Games in the Southeastern Conference are watched by millions of fans.
Southeastern Europe
2the southeastern region of Europe
The countries in the southeast part of Europe, often including places like Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, and the Balkan states.
- Tourism has grown quickly in Southeastern Europe over the last decade.
- Many rivers in Southeastern Europe flow into the Black Sea.
- Southeastern Europe has a mix of cultures and religions.
Southeastern United States
3the southeastern region of the US
The group of states in the southeast part of the United States, usually including states like Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and the Carolinas.
- Hurricanes are common in the Southeastern United States during late summer.
- Many people in the Southeastern United States speak with a noticeable Southern accent.
- The climate of the Southeastern United States is hot and humid in the summer.