/ Dictionary / Index E Eastern rite: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: East'ern rite' Pronunciation: [key] the rite of an Eastern church, usually observed in the national language of the country where the church is located. a Uniate church. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. eastern red cedar Eastern Roman Empire Related Content Daily Word Quiz: abdicate Analogy of the Day: Today?s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today?s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language