Dictionary
east•ern
Pronunciation: (ē'sturn), [key]—
adj.
1. lying toward or situated in the east:
the eastern half of the island.
2. directed or proceeding toward the east:
an eastern route.
3. coming from the east:
an eastern wind.
4. (often cap.) of or pertaining to the East in the U.S.:
an eastern Congressman.
5. (
cap.) of or pertaining to the Eastern Church or to any of the churches comprising it.
6. (
usually cap.) Oriental.
7. (
usually cap.) (formerly) of or pertaining to the Soviet Union and its allies.
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