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Meaning of the word oriental in English

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oriental

US /ˌɔːr.iˈen.t̬əl/

UK /ˌɔː.riˈen.təl/

Adjective

1.

of, from, or characteristic of Asia, especially East Asia.

Example:

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oriental rugs

Synonym:

eastern Chinese Japanese

2.

(of a pearl or other jewel) orient.

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