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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOriental
/ˌɔːriˈɛntəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to the countries of the East, especially East Asia.
"The museum features a stunning collection of Oriental ceramics and textiles."
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A native or inhabitant of the East; (now often considered dated or offensive when referring to humans).
"Scholars of the 19th century frequently documented the philosophies of the Orientals."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin word oriens, meaning 'rising' or 'east' (from oriri 'to rise'), entering Middle English via Old French in the 14th century. Historically used to designate the East or countries of the Orient, though its usage regarding persons is now largely considered dated or offensive in North American English.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Oriental" is said worldwide
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oriental
Transliteration: ɔ.ʁjɑ̃.tal
"Il apprécie l'art oriental ancien."
orientalisch
Transliteration: oʁiɛntˈaːlɪʃ
"Sie liebt orientalische Teppiche."
orientale
Transliteration: orjenˈtale
"Studia la cultura orientale."
oriental
Transliteration: oɾjenˈtal
"El templo tiene una arquitectura oriental."
oriental
Transliteration: oɾjẽˈtaɫ
"Ele prefere a culinária oriental."
प्राच्य
Transliteration: prachya
"यह संग्रहालय प्राच्य कला का प्रदर्शन करता है।"
东方
Transliteration: dōngfāng
"这件艺术品具有浓厚的东方特色。"
동양의
Transliteration: dongyang-ui
"그는 동양의 철학에 깊 습니다."
東洋の
Transliteration: tōyō no
"彼女は東洋の美術品を収集している。"
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