Synonyms for eastern

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ee-stern

Phonetic Transcription : ˈi stərn

Définition of eastern

Origin : Old English easterne "of the east, from the east; oriental; of the Eastern Orthodox Church; of the eastern part of the globe," from east + -erne, suffix denoting direction. Cf. Old Saxon ostroni, Old High German ostroni, Old Norse austroenn. Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia so called from 1620s.

adj concerning the direction to the east

Example sentences :

But it was not only in Eastern Europe that his saving influence was felt.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

We go into the court-yard through a vaulted archway on the eastern side.
Extract from : « Yorkshire Painted And Described » by Gordon Home

Along the eastern front of these nations it was softened to "Zowie!"
Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin

He supposed he was ignorant, according to Eastern standards.
Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower

The Eastern end of the Cathedral does not impress the beholder.
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

An inhabitant of the Sultanate of Zanzibar, off the eastern coast of Africa.
Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce

She lifted it out, and the fragrance of an Eastern wood filled all the room.
Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown

The southern and the eastern windows of the turret chamber were open.
Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler

Genoese and Venetian traders came with their stores of Eastern goods.
Extract from : « English Villages » by P. H. Ditchfield

But “time and patience,” says the Eastern proverb, “change the mulberry leaf to satin.”
Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles

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