■ noun (usu. the ~ )
1》 the direction towards the point of the horizon midway between south and east.
2》 the ~ern part of a country, region, or town.
■ adjective
1》 lying towards, near, or facing the ~.
2》 (of a wind) blowing from the ~.
■ adverb to or towards the ~.
Derivatives
~ern adjective