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Definition of eastern

eastern

/ˈiː.stɚn/
east · ern
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• adjective

1

Situated in, directed toward, or facing the east.

Example

"The morning sun cast a warm glow across the eastern horizon."

2

Relating to or characteristic of the eastern part of the world or of a specified country or region (often capitalized).

Example

"The university offers an introductory course on Eastern philosophy and Asian history."

3

Coming or blowing from the east (especially of wind or weather).

Example

"A brisk eastern breeze brought cooler air from the coast."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'ēasterne', derived from 'ēast' (east) and the directional suffix '-erne', tracing back to Proto-Germanic '*austraz', meaning 'toward the dawn'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eastern. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 31, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eastern
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