Eastern

The term Eastern can have multiple meanings depending on its context. Most modern uses of the term refer to Eastern philosophy, the Eastern world, Eastern history or ancient Asian culture, typically also including those countries whose ethnic identity and their dominant culture derive from ancient Asian culture. Thus, in various contexts, the term "Eastern" may refer to something that came from the East.

See also

• Eastern world
• East, East Asia, Orient
• Orientalism
• Western world