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Oriental Definition & Meaning

oriental
adjective
  1. denoting or characteristic of countries of Asia; "oriental civilization"
noun
  1. a member of an Oriental race; the term is regarded as offensive by Asians (especially by Asian Americans)

"Oriental" in song lyrics

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  • "to me, my queen oriental"
    All City — Move on You (Remix)
  • "There's a groupie named Mai Tai, a fly oriental"
    A.L.T. and the Lost Civilization — Tequila
  • "Ancient Secrets, Indian, and Oriental"
    Asheru f/ Talib Kweli — Mood Swing

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Frequently asked questions

What does oriental mean?
denoting or characteristic of countries of Asia; "oriental civilization" a member of an Oriental race; the term is regarded as offensive by Asians (especially by Asian Americans)
What part of speech is oriental?
Oriental is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does oriental have?
Oriental has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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