English · Word Candidate

eastern

/ˈiː.stən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: easternmost

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of, facing, situated in, or related to the east.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thuộc về, hướng về, nằm ở hoặc liên quan đến phía đông

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Adjective

Examples

While De Anza was exploring the Bay of San Francisco, seeking a site for the presidio, the American colonists on the eastern seaboard, three thousand miles away, were celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Blowing from the east; easterly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thổi từ phía đông, gió đông

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of a region designated as the East by convention or from the perspective of the speaker or author.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

của một vùng được chỉ định là phía Đông theo quy ước hoặc từ góc độ của người nói hoặc tác giả

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Adjective

Examples

The noble steamer Atlantic, after a most favorable passage of twelve days, carried our friends safely to the desired port of Liverpool. As Natalie stood once again upon terra firma, she could hardly credit that over three thousand miles of ocean separated her from her home,—that the same waves which

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of the Christian churches originating in the church of the Eastern Roman Empire.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

của các giáo hội Kitô giáo bắt nguồn từ giáo hội của Đế quốc La Mã Đông

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “eastern” mean?

Of, facing, situated in, or related to the east.

Is “eastern” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.