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Definition of eastern - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
locationsituated in or towards the east
- The eastern part of the city is beautiful.
2.
culturerelated to Asian countries such as India and China
- Eastern cuisine is popular worldwide.
3.
windRare blowing from the eastRare
- An eastern wind brought cool air.
Expressions with eastern
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common squirrel species native to eastern North America
The eastern gray squirrel is common in city parks.
half of the Earth east of the Prime Meridian
Australia is located in the eastern hemisphere.
common wild rabbit in North America
The eastern cottontail is often seen in suburban gardens.
large ape native to eastern Africa
The eastern gorilla is critically endangered.
juniper tree native to eastern North America
The eastern red cedar grows widely in Virginia.
medium-sized bird in the Americas, known for aggressive behavior towards larger birds
The eastern kingbird fiercely defended its territory from the invading hawk.
butterfly with a comma-shaped mark on wings
The eastern comma is often seen in gardens.
tree species native to northeastern US and Canada
Eastern hemlock grows in cool forests.
type of deciduous tree native to eastern North America
The eastern redbud blooms with pink flowers in early spring.
large pine tree native to eastern North America
The eastern white pine grows tall in the forest.
Origin of eastern
Old English, ēast (east)
Terms with eastern included in their meaning
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geography
eastern region or area of a place
urban area
eastern part of a city or town
dance
Middle Eastern dance with hip and abdomen movements
Middle Eastern cuisine
round flat bread with a pocket inside
Middle Eastern dish
grape leaves filled with rice and meat
finance
unit of currency in several Middle Eastern and North African countries
location
in the eastern part of a country
american geography
state in eastern United States, noted for coal mines and Allegheny Plateau
asian region
eastern part of Russia near the Pacific, known for rich resources
book
famous collection of Middle Eastern stories
monarch
king or ruler in some Middle Eastern countries
acr: Eastern Standard Time
time used in eastern parts of North America
acr: Eastern Time
time zone in the eastern US
abr: Maryland
state in the eastern United States
literature
collection of Middle Eastern folktales
Middle Eastern market
marketplace in Middle Eastern countries
Middle Eastern dance
dance with torso, hips, and abdomen movements
North American tree
tree native to eastern North America Nyssa sylvatica
wildlife
squirrel species found in eastern North America and Europe
Middle Eastern food
thick paste made from ground chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic
Middle Eastern food
thick paste made from ground chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic
book
famous collection of Middle Eastern stories
animal
small mammal native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China
cultural meeting
in a place where eastern and western cultures meet
Examples of eastern in a sentence
They explored the eastern regions of the country. Eastern philosophy offers deep insights. Eastern traditions are celebrated annually. The eastern breeze was refreshing. Sailing was smooth with the eastern gusts.
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- French:oriental, de l'Est, ...
- German:östlich, orientalisch, ...
- Italian:orientale, asiatico, ...
- Spanish:oriental, ...
- Portuguese:oriental, asiático, ...
- Chinese:东部的, 东亚的, ...
- Japanese:東部の, 東洋の, ...
- Arabic:شَرْقِيّ, آسيوي, ...
- Hebrew:מִזְרָחִי, אַסְיָאתִי, ...
- Russian:восточный, азиатский, ...
- Ukrainian:східний, ...
- Hindi:पूर्वी, पूर्वीय, ...
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