oriental
Translation
oriental, East Asian
Examples
She bought an oriental rug.
She bought an oriental rug.
The museum has a collection of oriental art.
The museum has a collection of oriental art.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) used before a noun She bought an oriental rug.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eastern, Asian; Antonyms: occidental, western
Etymology
From Latin 'oriens' (rising), referring to the rising sun in the East.
Memory Tips
This word is best used for objects (rugs, art). It can be considered outdated or offensive when referring to people.