Etymology

Northeast Region

Today it means: A macroregion of Brazil, composed of the states of Alagoas, Bahia, Ceará, Maranhão, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Piauí, Rio Grande do Norte and Sergipe. Full definition →

Portuguese Região Nordeste
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  1. Portuguese · calque ofRegião Nordeste
  2. English todayNortheast Region

Calque of Portuguese Região Nordeste.

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