east‧ern S2 W2 , Eastern / ist ə n $ -ərn / 形容词 ( written abbreviation E )

1 in or from the east of a country or area :

the eastern shore of the island

farmers in eastern England

2 in or from the countries in Asia, especially China and Japan :

Eastern religions

3 in or from the countries in the east part of Europe, especially the countries that used to have Communist governments :

Eastern Europe