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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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1. : to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group. 2. a. : to set right by adjusting to facts or principles. b. : to acquaint with the existing situation or environment. 3. a. : to set or arrange in any determinate position especially in relation to the points of the compass. b.
The Orient is a term referring to the East in relation to Europe, traditionally comprising anything belonging to the Eastern world. It is the antonym of the term Occident, which refers to the Western world.
the Orient definition: 1. the countries of East and Southeast Asia 2. to aim something at someone or something, or make…. Learn more.
noun. Older Use. the Orient, the countries of Asia, especially East Asia. (formerly) the countries to the east of the Mediterranean. Jewelry. an orient pearl. the iridescence of a pearl. the east; the eastern region of the heavens or the world. verb (used with object)
orient. [usually passive] orient somebody/something (to/towards somebody/something) to direct somebody/something towards something; to make or adapt somebody/something for a particular purpose. Our students are oriented towards science subjects. We run a commercially oriented operation.
orient. (ɔːrient ) or orientate. Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense orients , present participle orienting , past tense, past participle oriented. 1. verb. When you orient yourself to a new situation or course of action, you learn about it and prepare to deal with it. [formal]
Define orient. orient synonyms, orient pronunciation, orient translation, English dictionary definition of orient. to place so as to face the east; to become familiar with a situation Not to be confused with: Orient – the countries of Asia the countries of Asia Not to be...
