eastern
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adjective \ˈē-stərn\Definition of EASTERN
1
capitalized : of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated East
2
capitalized a : of, relating to, or being the Christian churches originating in the church of the Eastern Roman Empire b : eastern orthodox
3
a : lying toward the east b : coming from the east <an eastern wind>
— east·ern·most \-ˌmōst\ adjective
See Examples of EASTERN
- They live in the eastern part of the state.
- the eastern shore of the river
Origin of EASTERN
Middle English estern, from Old English ēasterne; akin to Old High German ōstrōni eastern, Old English ēast east
First Known Use: before 12th century
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