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noun
- 1. the countries of the East, especially East Asia. literary "the treasures of the Orient"
- 2. the special lustre of a pearl of the finest quality (with reference to fine pearls from the East).
adjective
- 1. situated in or belonging to the east; oriental: literary "orient kings"
- 2. (especially of precious stones) lustrous.
verb
- 1. align or position (something) relative to the points of a compass or other specified positions: "the fires are oriented in direct line with the midsummer sunset" Similar
- 2. tailor or adapt (something) to specified circumstances: "magazines oriented to the business community" Similar
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