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Word: Orient
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin orient- ‘rising or east’, from oriri ‘to rise’
ˈɔːrɪənt
ˈɒrɪənt
the countries of the East, especially East Asia.
Short Definition:countries of East
Examples:- the treasures of the Orient
the special lustre of a pearl of the finest quality (with reference to fine pearls from the East).
Short Definition:lustre of pearl
Word: Orient
Speech Type: Adjective
ˈɔːrɪənt
ˈɒrɪənt
situated in or belonging to the east; oriental
Short Definition:oriental
Examples:- orient kings
(especially of precious stones) lustrous.
Short Definition:lustrous
Word: Orient
Speech Type: Verb
ˈɔːrɪɛnt
align or position (something) relative to the points of a compass or other specified positions
Short Definition:align relative to compass points
Examples:- the fires are oriented in direct line with the midsummer sunset
tailor or adapt (something) to specified circumstances
Short Definition:tailor to specified circumstances
Examples:- magazines oriented to the business community
- market-oriented economic reforms
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