Word: Eastern

Pronunciation

/ˈiːstərn/

Definitions

• Adjective: Of or relating to the east; situated in, coming from, or facing towards the east. For example: “The sun rises in the eastern sky.”

  • Geographical: Referring to regions, countries, or places that are located in the eastern part of a specified area or continent, e.g., “Eastern Europe”, “the eastern coast”.

  • Temporal: Relating to time, especially to early morning ("at the eastern hour of dawn").

  • Cultural/Historical: Characteristic of or associated with the Eastern world, which typically includes Asia and the Middle East, contrasting with the Western world.

Phrases

• Eastern Hemisphere: The half of the Earth that lies east of the Greenwich meridian and west of the antimeridian, including Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and most of Oceania.
• Eastern seaboard: The coastal region on the eastern side of a country, particularly referring to the Atlantic coastline of the United States.
• Eastern philosophy: Philosophical traditions originating from East Asian, South Asian, and Southeast Asian cultures.

Example Sentences

• Geographical: “Japan is an eastern Asian country known for its advanced technology.”
• Temporal: “The eastern light of dawn illuminated the mountain tops.”
• Cultural: “Eastern medicine incorporates holistic practices such as acupuncture and herbal remedies.”

Synonyms

• Orient(al)
• Eastbound
• Easterly
• Oriental (archaic, now often avoided due to potential connotations)
• Eastwardly (adverb form)