ORIENTAL


Meaning of ORIENTAL in English

(~s)

1.

Oriental means coming from or associated with eastern Asia, especially China and Japan.

There were Oriental carpets on the floors.

...~ food.

= eastern

ADJ: usu ADJ n

2.

Some people refer to people from eastern Asia, especially China or Japan as Orientals. This use could cause offence.

N-COUNT

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