Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eastern
adjective
/ˈiːstərn/
Definition
relating to the east; situated in or directed toward the east.
Examples
- The sun rises in the eastern sky.
- They traveled to the eastern region of the country.
Meaning
The term ‘eastern’ refers to anything that is associated with the eastern part of a place or indicates a direction toward the east.
Synonyms
- oriental
- eastward
- easternmost
