eastern
Translation
eastern, of the east
Examples
He lives on the eastern coast of England.
He lives on the eastern coast of England.
They study Eastern philosophy.
They study Eastern philosophy.
Grammar Patterns
((eastern + noun)) of, in, or characteristic of the east part of a country or the world They live on the eastern coast.
Similar Words
Synonyms: easterly, oriental; Antonyms: western
Etymology
From 'east' + the adjective-forming suffix '-ern', as in northern, southern, western.
Memory Tips
Describes something located in or from the east. The '-ern' suffix often indicates direction.