east in Latin
east in Latin is orientalis, oriēns, oriens — east means the direction toward which the Earth rotates, where the sun rises.
east in Latin
orientalis
Situated or lying in or towards the east; eastward.
oriēns
oriens
What does "east" mean?
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noun The direction toward which the Earth rotates, where the sun rises.
"The hikers headed east toward the rising sun."
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adj Situated in or facing the east.
"A cold east wind blew across the fields all afternoon."
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adv Toward the east.
"The road curves east just past the bridge."
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name A region defined by its eastward location, such as "the East" referring to Asia or Eastern Europe.
"Trade routes once linked Europe with the riches of the East."
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east in a sentence
- The hikers headed east toward the rising sun.
- Our new office faces east.
- A cold east wind blew across the fields all afternoon.
- The east entrance of the museum is closed for repairs this week.
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What is "east" in Latin?
"east" in Latin is orientalis, oriēns, oriens. east means: The direction toward which the Earth rotates, where the sun rises.
How do you use "east" in a sentence?
Example: "The hikers headed east toward the rising sun." In Latin, "east" is orientalis, oriēns, oriens.
Are there other ways to say "east" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "east": orientalis, oriēns, oriens.
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