Synonyms for eastern

Synonyms for (adj) eastern

Synonyms: easterly, eastern

Definition: from the east; used especially of winds

Usage: an eastern wind; the winds are easterly

Similar words: east

Definition: situated in or facing or moving toward the east


Synonyms: easterly, eastern

Definition: lying in or toward the east

Usage: the east side of New York; eastern cities

Similar words: east

Definition: situated in or facing or moving toward the east


Synonyms: eastern

Definition: lying toward or situated in the east

Usage: the eastern end of the island

Similar words: east

Definition: situated in or facing or moving toward the east


Synonyms: eastern

Definition: relating to or characteristic of regions of eastern parts of the world

Usage: Eastern Europe; the Eastern religions

Similar words: oriental

Definition: denoting or characteristic of countries of Asia

Usage: oriental civilization


Synonyms: eastern

Definition: of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States

Usage: the Eastern establishment

Similar words: east-central

Definition: of a region of the United States generally including Kentucky, West Virginia


Similar words: mid-Atlantic, middle Atlantic

Definition: of a region of the United States generally including Delaware; Maryland; Virginia; and usually New York; Pennsylvania; New Jersey

Usage: mid-Atlantic states


Similar words: northeastern

Definition: of a region of the United States generally including the New England states; New York; and sometimes New Jersey and Pennsylvania


Similar words: southeastern

Definition: of a region of the United States generally including Alabama; Georgia; Florida; Tennessee; South Carolina; North Carolina


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