Meaning & Definition of Eastern in English

1. Lying toward or situated in the east

• "The eastern end of the island"

2. Of or characteristic of eastern regions of the united states

• "The eastern establishment"

3. Lying in or toward the east

• "The east side of new york"

• "Eastern cities"

4. Relating to or characteristic of regions of eastern parts of the world

• "Eastern europe"

• "The eastern religions"

5. From the east

• Used especially of winds

• "An eastern wind"

• "The winds are easterly"