- lying toward or situated in the east: the eastern half of the island.
- directed or proceeding toward the east: an eastern route.
- coming from the east: an eastern wind.
- of or relating to the East in the U.S.: an eastern congressman.
- of or relating to the Eastern Church or to any of the churches comprising it.
- of, relating to, or characteristic of the East; Oriental.
- (formerly) of or relating to the Soviet Union and its allies.
- situated in or towards the east
- facing or moving towards the east
