eastern

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BrE /ˈiːstən/ AmE /ˈistiːn/

adjective en → es

1 DIRECTION [attributive] [predicative] A1

of or relating to the east; in a direction towards the east

oriental, del este, hacia el este

  • eastern + NOUN

Collocations eastern Europe · the eastern coast of the country

  • The city is located in the eastern part of the country.

    La ciudad se encuentra en la parte oriental del país.

2 CULTURE [attributive] [predicative] B1

of or relating to a culture that is traditionally associated with the east; of or relating to Asian countries and cultures

oriental, del este (en referencia a cultura asiática)

  • eastern + NOUN

Collocations eastern philosophy · eastern medicine

  • The conference will focus on eastern philosophies.

    El conferencia se centrará en las filosofías orientales.