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eastern
east·ern [ stərn ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. situated in east: situated in the east of a region or country
2. toward east: facing the east
3. 
Another spelling of  Eastern (sense 1)

4. blowing from east: describes a wind that blows from the east
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