<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>Lying toward or situated in the east: the eastern half of the island.</li><li>Directed or proceeding toward the east: an eastern route.</li><li>Coming from the east: an eastern wind.</li><li>(Often initial capital letter) Of or relating to the East in the U.S.: an eastern congressman.</li><li>(Initial capital letter) Of or relating to the Eastern Church or to any of the churches comprising it.</li><li>(Usually initial capital letter) Of, relating to, or characteristic of the East; Oriental.</li><li>(Usually initial capital letter) (Formerly) Of or relating to the Soviet Union and its allies.</li></ul>