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Word eastern
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˈiːstən / NAmE / ˈiːstərn /
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  • eastern spain
  • eastern europe
  • the eastern slopes of the mountain
  • eastern cookery
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eastern

(adjective)BrE / ˈiːstən / NAmE / ˈiːstərn /
  1. located in the east or facing east
    • eastern Spain
    • Eastern Europe
    • the eastern slopes of the mountain
  2. connected with the part of the world that is to the east of Europe
    • Eastern cookery

    Word Origin

    • Old English ēasterne (as east, -ern).
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