🌅Eastern

adjective
/ˈiː.stərn/

Meaning

relating to or situated in the east; from or characteristic of the eastern part of the world
Relating to, situated in, or characteristic of the east.

Example Sentences

She studied Eastern philosophy at the university.

They traveled to the eastern part of the country.

Synonyms

oriental, Asian, eastward, dawn-side, easternmost, sunrise-side
Entry 1
oriental, Asian, eastward, dawn-side
Entry 2
oriental, eastward, easternmost, sunrise-side

Antonyms

western, occidental, westward, sunset-side
Entry 1
western, occidental, westward, sunset-side
Entry 2
western

Collocations

Eastern culture, Eastern medicine, Eastern philosophy, eastern region, eastern border, eastern culture, eastern states
Entry 1
Eastern culture, Eastern medicine, Eastern philosophy
Entry 2
eastern region, eastern border, eastern culture, eastern states

More Example Sentences

The difference between individualism and collectivism in Western and Eastern cultures is notable.

Physics, chemistry, biology and computer labs are on the eastern side of the 4th and the 5th floors.

There are separate libraries for the boys and girls on the eastern side of the 3rd floor of our school.

Related Vocabularies

lacking education; not having received formal schooling or training
likely to change; not steady or secure; unsteady
characteristic of or relating to a whole group or class; not specific
covered with, or saturated with liquid (usually water)
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control

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