Orient (Noun)
Meaning 1
The countries of Asia.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
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Meaning 2
The hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The company specializes in trading goods between Europe and Asia, making the Orient its primary market.
- She studied ancient history and culture of the Orient during her semester abroad.
- His love for spices and exotic foods led him to explore the cuisine of the Orient.
- The trade routes that connected the East and West began in the Orient, making it a hub of commerce.
- The mysteries and wonders of the Orient had captivated her imagination since childhood.