VDict - Definition of oriental

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oriental

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Adjective

denoting or characteristic of countries of Asia
- oriental civilization

Noun

a member of an Oriental race; the term is regarded as offensive by Asians (especially by Asian Americans)

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Synonyms:
Oriental oriental person

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