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eastern
[ ee-stern ]
adjective
- lying toward or situated in the east:
the eastern half of the island.
- directed or proceeding toward the east:
an eastern route.
- coming from the east:
an eastern wind.
- (often initial capital letter) of or relating to the East in the U.S.:
an eastern congressman.
- (initial capital letter) of or relating to the Eastern Church or to any of the churches comprising it.
- (usually initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of the East; Oriental.
- (usually initial capital letter) (formerly) of or relating to the Soviet Union and its allies.
eastern
/ ˈːə /
adjective
- situated in or towards the east
- facing or moving towards the east
Other 51Թ Forms
- ԴDz·İ adjective
- -İ adjective
- ܲ·İ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
Ukrainian forces have captured two Chinese nationals who were fighting for the Russian army in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Zelensky said "the main objective" was to protect Ukraine's Sumy and Kharkiv border regions, and to "ease the pressure" on other parts of the vast front line, particularly in the eastern Donetsk region.
The Rams’ facility, both the current temporary one and the future permanent one, sit on the eastern parcel.
Changes in pressure and high winds also puts the area from eastern Texas to western Tennessee at enhanced risk for tornados.
Sharper satellite images helped form the backbone of Bedmap3, which updates maps of icy Antarctica — particularly among the high mountains and isolated interior of the eastern part of the continent.
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