easterner Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an inhabitant of an eastern area; especially of the U.S.
  2. adjective satellite lying toward or situated in the east
    eastern.
    • the eastern end of the island
  3. adjective of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States
    eastern.
    • the Eastern establishment
  4. adjective satellite lying in or toward the east
    eastern; easterly.
    • the east side of New York
    • eastern cities
  5. adjective relating to or characteristic of regions of eastern parts of the world
    eastern.
    • Eastern Europe
    • the Eastern religions
  6. adjective satellite from the east; used especially of winds
    eastern; easterly.
    • an eastern wind
    • the winds are easterly

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