Oosterling — meaning in English

English meaning

• Oriental adj Relating to East Asia or, historically, the broader region east of Europe.

Senses

Oosterling is used for these senses in English:

• Oriental (archaic) A person from the eastern region of a place. [15th–19th c.]
• easterner A native or inhabitant of the east of a region (or of the world as a whole), such as one of the eastern United States.

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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