Definition of eastern
(adj)
lying toward or
situated in the east; "the eastern end of the island"
of or
characteristic of eastern regions of the United States; "the Eastern establishment"
lying in or toward the east; "the
east side of New York"; "eastern cities"
relating to or
characteristic of regions of eastern
parts of the world; "Eastern Europe"; "the Eastern religions"
from the east;
used especially of winds; "an eastern wind"; "the winds are easterly"