'Eastern' definitions:

Definition of 'eastern'

From: WordNet
adjective
Lying toward or situated in the east; "the eastern end of the island"
adjective
Of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States; "the Eastern establishment" [ant: western]
adjective
Lying in or toward the east; "the east side of New York"; "eastern cities" [syn: easterly, eastern]
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of regions of eastern parts of the world; "Eastern Europe"; "the Eastern religions" [ant: western]
adjective
From the east; used especially of winds; "an eastern wind"; "the winds are easterly" [syn: easterly, eastern]

Definition of 'Eastern'

From: GCIDE
  • Eastern \East"ern\, a. [AS. e['a]stern.]
  • 1. Situated or dwelling in the east; oriental; as, an eastern gate; Eastern countries. [1913 Webster]
  • Eastern churches first did Christ embrace. --Stirling. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Going toward the east, or in the direction of east; as, an eastern voyage. [1913 Webster]