What does "northeast region" mean?

A macroregion of Brazil, composed of the states of Alagoas, Bahia, Ceará, Maranhão, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Piauí, Rio Grande do Norte and Sergipe.

What is a synonym for "northeast region"?

Common synonyms include: northeast.

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A macroregion of Brazil, composed of the states of Alagoas, Bahia, Ceará, Maranhão, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Piauí, Rio Grande do Norte and Sergipe.

Calque of Portuguese Região Nordeste.