towards the east; eastwards
One of the four principal compass points, specifically 90°, conventionally directed to the right on maps; the direction of the rising sun at an equinox.
The eastern region or area; the inhabitants thereof.
Situated or lying in or towards the east; eastward.
Of or pertaining to the east; eastern.
Blowing (as wind) from the east.
From the East; oriental.
Designating, or situated in, the liturgical east.
To move to the west; (of the sun) to set.
One of the four principal compass points, specifically 270°, conventionally directed to the left on maps; the direction of the setting sun at an equinox.
In a church: the direction of the gallery, opposite to the altar, and opposite to the direction faced by the priest when celebrating ad orientem.
The western region or area; the inhabitants thereof.
Towards the west; westwards.
Situated or lying in or toward the west; westward.
From the West; occidental.
Of or pertaining to the west; western.
Designating, or situated in, the liturgical west, that part of a church which is opposite to, and farthest from, the part containing the chancel.
Of wind: from the west.