eastern

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or coming from the East, especially from the Eastern Hemisphere or the Eastern parts of the United States.

• The Eastern part of the world, especially the Eastern Hemisphere.

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with eastern
mastern , aster , master , lasting

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Variants

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eastern , easternmost , eastern bluebird , eastern bluebirds , eastern equine encephalitides , eastern equine encephalitis , eastern equine encephalomyelitides , eastern equine encephalomyelitis , Eastern Hemisphere , Eastern Hemispheres , eastern hemisphere , eastern hemispheres , Eastern Orthodox , eastern rat snake , eastern rat snakes , Eastern timber wolf , Eastern timber wolves , eastern time , eastern times , eastern white pine , eastern white pines , Eastern Cape , Oos Kaap

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Etymology

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From Old French est, estre 'east' (source of Astrolabe, Easter), from Latin auster 'dry, southern, south-westerly wind' (from aus 'to dry'), related to austerus 'dry, harsh'.

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Trivia

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1. The Eastern Standard Time (EST) is a standard time used in parts of North America.

2. The term 'eastern' is also used to describe various cultural and artistic styles, such as Eastern philosophy and Eastern art.

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Related Concepts

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1. Eastern Hemisphere: The part of the Earth lying to the east of the Prime Meridian, roughly corresponding to Asia, Europe, Africa, and Australia.

2. Eastern Europe: The eastern part of Europe, which is generally considered to include the former Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc countries.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'eastern' has been used to refer to various cultures and regions, including the Middle East, Asia, and the Eastern European countries. In art, eastern influences have been prominent in various artistic movements, such as Art Nouveau and Japanese woodblock prints.

How to Memorize "eastern"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a globe and visualize the Eastern Hemisphere, which is the part of the globe that lies to the east of the Prime Meridian.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'eastern' with the direction of the East and the Eastern Hemisphere.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'East is best' to remember that 'eastern' refers to the East.

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