eastern
adjective
Simple meaning
Of, facing, situated in, or related to the east.
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ˈistɚn
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Definition
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adjective
Of, facing, situated in, or related to the east.
of a wind
Blowing from the east; easterly.
Of a region designated as the East by convention or from the perspective of the speaker or author.
loosely
Oriental.
Relating to or characteristic of regions of eastern parts of the world
Of the Christian churches originating in the church of the Eastern Roman Empire.
Word at a Glance
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- A1 · Beginner (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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Long-haired chimpanzees of east-central Africa.
Shrubby chestnut tree of southeastern United States having small edible nuts.
Small striped semiterrestrial eastern American squirrel with cheek pouches.
Derived from the Byzantine Church and adhering to Byzantine rites.
Ranges from Central America to southeastern United States.
Widely distributed in United States except northwest and far west regions.
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