eastern meaning and definition

EASTERN adjective

Definition of eastern (adjective)

1. lying toward or situated in the east
   • "the eastern end of the island"
2. of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States
   • "the Eastern establishment"
   • antonym: western
3. lying in or toward the east
   • "the east side of New York"; "eastern cities"
   • synonyms: easterly
4. relating to or characteristic of regions of eastern parts of the world
   • "Eastern Europe"; "the Eastern religions"
   • antonym: western
5. from the east; used especially of winds
   • "an eastern wind"; "the winds are easterly"
   • synonyms: easterly