Eastern

Term referring to cultures, traditions, or regions from the Eastern Hemisphere.

Eastern cultures Eastern traditions

Derived from the Latin 'orientalis,' meaning 'eastern,' referring to the direction opposite of western Europe.

Eastern refers to things from the Eastern Hemisphere, which is basically everything east of Greenwich, England, like Asia and Australia.

What does 'Eastern' mean? It refers to things from the Eastern Hemisphere
Which countries are considered 'Eastern'? Many Asian and Australian nations
Is 'Eastern' the same as 'Asia'? No, 'Eastern' is a broader term encompassing many regions and cultures

East Oriental

Western

Direction Region

Eastern Europe Eastern Asia

Hemisphere

civilization cultural geographical