Definition of Eastern

1. Adjective. Lying toward or situated in the east. "The eastern end of the island"

Similar to: East

2. Adjective. Of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States. "The Eastern establishment"

3. Adjective. Lying in or toward the east. "Eastern cities"
Exact synonyms: Easterly
Similar to: East

4. Adjective. Relating to or characteristic of regions of eastern parts of the world. "The Eastern religions"
Attributes: East, Orient
Similar to: Oriental
Antonyms: Western

5. Adjective. From the east; used especially of winds. "The winds are easterly"
Exact synonyms: Easterly
Similar to: East
Derivative terms: Easter

Definition of Eastern

1. a. Situated or dwelling in the east; oriental; as, an eastern gate; Eastern countries.

Definition of Eastern

1. being to, toward, or in the east [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Eastern

easinesses
easing
easle
easles
eassel
eassil
East
east-central
East-sider
eastbound
easted
easter
easterlies
easterling
easterly
eastern (current term)
easterner
easterners
easternmost
Eastern Catholicism
eastern chimpanzee
eastern chinquapin
eastern chipmunk
Eastern Church
eastern coral snake
eastern cottontail
Eastern cottonwood
eastern cricket frog
eastern dasyure
eastern equine encephalomyelitis

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