eastern

[ ee-stern ]

/ ˈi stərn /

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adjective

lying toward or situated in the east: the eastern half of the island.

directed or proceeding toward the east: an eastern route.

coming from the east: an eastern wind.

(often initial capital letter) of or relating to the East in the U.S.: an eastern congressman.

(initial capital letter) of or relating to the Eastern Church or to any of the churches comprising it.

(usually initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of the East; Oriental.

(usually initial capital letter) (formerly) of or relating to the Soviet Union and its allies.

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Origin of eastern

before 1000; Middle English esterne,Old English ēasterne; akin to Old Norse austroenn,Old High German ōstrōni.See east, -ern

OTHER WORDS FROM eastern

non·east·ern, adjectivepro-Eastern, adjectiveun·east·ern, adjective

Words nearby eastern

Easter lily, easterling, easterly, easterly wave, Easter Monday, eastern, Eastern Aden Protectorate, Eastern Algonquian, Eastern Bloc, eastern camass, Eastern Cape

How to use eastern in a sentence

In this case, models show a weak zone of low pressure crossing the eastern Great Lakes.
Game on! Super Bowl snow is back in the forecast for D.C. area.|Jason Samenow, Wes Junker|February 4, 2021|Washington Post
This had important implications because it put eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and southern New York in the best spot to receive the heaviest snow bands.
How an imperfect snowstorm forecast turned out mostly right|Jason Samenow|February 3, 2021|Washington Post
It extends from Carroll County through Montgomery and western Howard counties through the District, eastern Fairfax County and western Prince George’s counties and into eastern Prince William and western Charles counties.
Updates: Snow showers focus inside the Beltway|Matt Rogers, Jason Samenow|February 2, 2021|Washington Post
A city party secretary of the eastern Jiangsu province urged local cadres to “accelerate economic growth with passion.”
The Environmental Challenges of China's Recovery After COVID-19|Yanzhong Huang|February 2, 2021|Time

At the end of February 1942, a rumor began circulating around the town of Humenné, in eastern Slovakia.
How One Writer Uncovered the Lost Histories of 999 Women and Girls Who Were Sent to Auschwitz|Suyin Haynes|January 27, 2021|Time
Instead, spa hotels filled up with over 30,000 refugees from the war-troubled Donbas region of eastern Ukraine.
Is Putin Turning to Terrorism in Ukraine?|Anna Nemtsova|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
On Wednesday, U.S. warplanes targeted a car he was traveling in on the eastern side of the city.
Iraqi Kurds Get Their Groove Back, End Siege of Mount Sinjar|Jamie Dettmer|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The city served as a crossroads for African, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern cultures.
Egypt Ain’t The Only Pyramid Show In Town|Nina Strochlic|December 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The lawless law enforcement in eastern Ukraine exists somewhere between Soviet rule and vigilante justice.
The Corrupt Cops of Rebel-Held East Ukraine|Kristina Jovanovski|December 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
With the harsh Middle Eastern winter approaching fast, what people in Syria and Iraq need most, in fact, is humanitarian support.
Dutch Biker Gangs Vs. ISIS|Nadette De Visser, Christopher Dickey|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The countries about the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea and its adjoining waters.
Gulliver's Travels|Jonathan Swift
Nigel found him an excellent fellow, the most sympathetic and energetic man of Eastern blood whom he had ever encountered.
Bella Donna|Robert Hichens
They told us of their visit to the Great Eastern, what a gigantic ship it was, what a marvel, and described its every feature.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland|Joseph Tatlow
The Tchuktchi of north-eastern Asia are devoted worshipers of tobacco, and is one of the chief articles of trade with them.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.
Yesterday was fixed on, before ordering another engine for the eastern shaft.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick

British Dictionary definitions for eastern

eastern

/ (ˈiːstən) /

adjective

situated in or towards the east

facing or moving towards the east

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