itämainen — meaning in English

English meaning

• east noun The direction toward which the Earth rotates, where the sun rises.
• Oriental adj Relating to East Asia or, historically, the broader region east of Europe.

Senses

itämainen 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.]
• east From the East; oriental.

east — full definition

1. noun The direction toward which the Earth rotates, where the sun rises.
2. adj Situated in or facing the east.
3. adv Toward the east.
4. name A region defined by its eastward location, such as "the East" referring to Asia or Eastern Europe.

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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