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oriental — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • eastern adj Located in, facing, or relating to the east.
  • Oriental adj Relating to East Asia or, historically, the broader region east of Europe.

Senses

oriental is used for these senses in English:

  • Oriental Pertaining to the regions east of the Mediterranean, beyond the Roman Empire or the early Christian world; of the Near East, the Middle East or the Far East, now especially relating to East Asia. [from 15th c.]
  • Oriental (archaic) A person from the eastern region of a place. [15th–19th c.]
  • eastern Of, facing, situated in, or related to the east.

Oriental — full definition

  1. adj Relating to East Asia or, historically, the broader region east of Europe.
  2. noun A gem, especially a pearl, prized for its exceptional shine.

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