eastern

Adjective

Synonyms: easterly

WordNet 3.0

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”
lying in or toward the east“the east side of New York”“eastern cities”Synonyms: easterly
relating to or characteristic of regions of eastern parts of the world“Eastern Europe”“the Eastern religions”
from the east; used especially of winds“an eastern wind”“the winds are easterly”Synonyms: easterly

Eastern \East"ern\, a. [AS. e['a]stern.]

1.Situated or dwelling in the east; oriental; as, an eastern gate; Eastern countries. [1913 Webster]

Eastern churches first did Christ embrace.— Stirling.[1913 Webster]

2.Going toward the east, or in the direction of east; as, an eastern voyage. [1913 Webster]