What is the meaning of East?

The direction of the earth's rotation, specifically 90°.

The eastern region or area; the inhabitants thereof.

In a church: the direction of the altar and chancel; the direction faced by the priest when celebrating ad orientem.

Situated or lying in or towards the east; eastward.

Blowing (as wind) from the east.

Of or pertaining to the east; eastern.

From the East; oriental.

Designating, or situated in, the liturgical east.

towards the east; eastwards

elative singular of iga

the east

eastern, easterly

from the east

towards the east

east, eastern, easterly

east

east, eastern former colonies

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