adj. & n.
--adj.
1. (often Oriental) a of or characteristic of Eastern civilization etc. b of or concerning the East, esp. E. Asia.
2 (of a pearl etc.) orient.
--n. (esp. Oriental) a native of the Orient.
Derivatives:
orientalism n. orientalist n. orientalize v.intr. & tr. (also -ise). orientally adv.
Etymology: ME f. OF oriental or L orientalis (as ORIENT)