Orient
Word | ORIENT |
Character | 6 |
Hyphenation | o ri ent |
Pronunciations | /ˈɔː.ɹɪ.ənt/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Orient"
What do we mean by orient?
The countries of Asia, especially of eastern Asia. noun
The luster characteristic of a pearl of high quality. noun
A pearl having exceptional luster. noun
The place on the horizon where the sun rises; the east. noun
Having exceptional luster. adjective
Eastern; oriental. adjective
To align or position in a particular direction or in a particular relation to the points of the compass. transitive verb
To build (a church) with the nave laid out in an east-west direction and the main altar usually at the eastern end. transitive verb
To determine the bearings of (oneself); cause (one) to know one's position in relation to the surroundings. transitive verb
To make familiar with a new situation. transitive verb
To provide with a primary purpose or focus of attention. transitive verb
An abbreviation of orientalist.
To define the position of in respect to the east; ascertain the position of relative to the points of the compass; hence, to find the bearings of, in general; figuratively, to adjust or correct by referring to first principles or recognized facts or truths; take one's proper bearings mentally.
To place or arrange so as to face the east — that is, with its length from west to east; specifically, of a church, to place so that the chief altar is at the east end — that is, to place with the long axis east and west, the apse being toward the east, and the chief entrance at the west end; or, of a corpse, to place with the feet toward the east.
Hence To place or arrange, as a building, in any definite position with reference to the points of the compass: as, the episcopal cathedral of New York will be oriented north and south.
Rising, as the sun; ascending; arising.
Eastern. Also oriental.
Resembling the dawn in brilliancy, brightness, or purity of coloring; bright; shining; pellucid; especially, as applied to pearls, of a delicate speckless texture, and clear, almost translucent, white color with subdued iridescence: opposed to occidental.
Usually preceded by the: a region or a part of the world to the east of a certain place; countries of Asia, the East (especially East Asia).
The countries east of the Mediterranean.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Orient
- Synonyms for orient
- Acclimatize Synonyms
- Adapt Synonyms
- Adjust Synonyms
- Beaming Synonyms
- Assess Synonyms
- Antonyms for orient
- Disorient Antonyms
- Disorientate Antonyms
The word "orient" in example sentences
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