Eastern meaning

What does “eastern” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“eastern” is an adjective with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: lying toward or situated in the east.

eastern

lying toward or situated in the east
“the eastern end of the island”
of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States
“the Eastern establishment”
Oppositeswestern
lying in or toward the east
“the east side of New York”
“eastern cities”
Synonymseasterly
relating to or characteristic of regions of eastern parts of the world
“Eastern Europe”
“the Eastern religions”
Oppositeswestern
from the east; used especially of winds
“an eastern wind”
“the winds are easterly”
Synonymseasterly

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University