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eastern
adjective
From the east; used especially of winds
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ˈiːstən
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adjective
From the east; used especially of winds
“An eastern wind”
adjective
Lying in or toward the east
“The east side of New York”
adjective
Lying toward or situated in the east
“The eastern end of the island”
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of regions of eastern parts of the world
“Eastern Europe”
adjective
Of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States
“The Eastern establishment”
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An eastern wind
The winds are easterly
The east side of New York
Eastern cities
The eastern end of the island
Eastern Europe
The Eastern religions
The Eastern establishment
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