eastern
adjective
1. lying toward or situated in the east
- the eastern end of the island
Similar word(s): east
2. of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States
- the Eastern establishment
Similar word(s): northeastern, southeastern
3. lying in or toward the east
- the east side of New York
- eastern cities
Similar word(s): east, easterly
4. relating to or characteristic of regions of eastern parts of the world
- Eastern Europe
- the Eastern religions
Similar word(s): oriental
5. from the east; used especially of winds
- an eastern wind
- the winds are easterly