First Known Use: before 12th century
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eastern
adjective east·ern \ˈē-stərn\
: located toward the east
Eastern : of or relating to the countries of Asia
Full Definition of EASTERN
1
capitalized : of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated East
2
capitalized a : of, relating to, or being the Christian churches originating in the church of the Eastern Roman Empire b : eastern orthodox
3
a : lying toward the east b : coming from the east <an eastern wind>
— east·ern·most \-ˌmōst\ adjective
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Origin of EASTERN
Middle English estern, from Old English ēasterne; akin to Old High German ōstrōni eastern, Old English ēast east
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eastern
adjective east·ern \ˈē-stərn\
Definition of EASTERN for Kids
1
: lying toward or coming from the east
2
often cap : of, relating to, or like that of the East
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