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Eastern

UK /["/ˈiːstən/"]/US /["/ˈiːstərn/"]/

Definition

located in the east or facing east

In simple words: Relating to the east part of a place or country.

Examples

  • eastern Spain
  • Eastern Europe
  • the eastern slopes of the mountain
  • the capital of the eastern province of Nangarhar
  • There has been flooding in eastern parts of the city.
  • Eastern culture/cookery

Usage notes

Used to describe direction or location, particularly in geographical contexts. Suitable for formal and informal settings. Avoid using in contexts unrelated to geography.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of the sun rising in the east every morning.

Collocations

  • eastern region
  • eastern countries
  • eastern philosophy

Synonyms

  • oriental
  • easterly
  • easternmost

Antonyms

  • western

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'easternmost' when describing the furthest east point.
  • Omitting the context when using alongside country names (e.g. 'eastern France').