eastern (Adjective) — Lying toward or situated in the east. ex. "the eastern end of the island" ex. "eastern cities"
eastern (Adjective) — Of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States. ex. "the Eastern establishment"
eastern (Adjective) — Relating to or characteristic of regions of eastern parts of the world. ex. "Eastern Europe" ex. "the Eastern religions"
eastern (Adjective) — From the east; used especially of winds. ex. "an eastern wind"