oriental

/ɔriˈɛntəl/
/ɔriˈɛntəl/
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Other forms: orientally

Definitions of oriental
  1. adjective
    denoting or characteristic of countries of Asia
    synonyms:
    eastern
    relating to or characteristic of regions of eastern parts of the world
Pronunciation
US
/ɔriˈɛntəl/
UK
/ɔriˈɛntəl/
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