Oriental

Pronunciation: /ˌɔriˈɛntl/

Definitions of oriental

noun a type of rug or carpet characterized by intricate patterns and designs

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a beautiful oriental rug for my living room.

A2 She enjoys cooking oriental cuisine from different countries.

B1 The museum has a collection of oriental artifacts from ancient civilizations.

B2 He studied oriental languages and cultures in college.

C1 The professor is an expert in oriental philosophy and history.

C2 She traveled extensively in the oriental region to study traditional art forms.

adjective relating to the Orient or the countries of Asia

Example Sentences

A1 I bought an oriental rug for my living room.

A2 She enjoys cooking oriental cuisine.

B1 The museum has a collection of oriental art.

B2 I have always been fascinated by oriental philosophy.

C1 He is an expert in oriental languages and cultures.

C2 The oriental decor in the restaurant creates a peaceful ambiance.

Examples of oriental in a Sentence

formal The museum has a collection of oriental art from various Asian countries.

informal I love going to the oriental market to buy fresh produce.

slang Have you tried that new oriental restaurant downtown? It's amazing!

figurative His writing style is very oriental, with intricate details and vivid imagery.

Grammatical Forms of oriental

• past tense: oriented
• plural: orientals
• comparative: more oriental
• superlative: most oriental
• present tense: orient
• future tense: will orient
• perfect tense: have oriented
• continuous tense: is orienting
• singular: oriental
• positive degree: oriental
• infinitive: to orient
• gerund: orienting
• participle: orienting

Origin and Evolution of oriental

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'oriental' originated from the Latin word 'orientalis', which means 'eastern'. It was used to refer to the regions to the east of Europe, particularly Asia.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe the geographical location of eastern regions, the word 'oriental' later came to be associated with stereotypes and exoticism in the Western world. In modern times, the term has been criticized for its Eurocentric connotations and is often seen as outdated and offensive when used to describe people or objects.