eastern

east-ern · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Situated in, directed toward, or facing the east.

  2. 2.

    Coming from the east.

  3. 3.

    Relating to or characteristic of the East, particularly Asia or the Orient.

  4. 4.

    (Often capitalized) Relating to the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    Eastern Europe — The countries in the eastern part of Europe.
  • •
    Eastern Standard Time (EST) — A time zone in North America.
  • •
    Eastern medicine — Traditional medical practices from Asia.

Related words

Antonyms: western
See also: east, northern, southern, western
Synonyms: eastward, orient

Etymology

From Old English ēasterne, from ēast meaning "east" with the suffix -erne indicating direction. Related to German östlich.