Definition of ORIENTAL

oriental

Meanings

Plural: orientals

Noun

  • a member of an Oriental race; the term is regarded as offensive by Asians (especially by Asian Americans)
  • Alternative letter-case form of Oriental.

Adjective Satellite

  • denoting or characteristic of countries of Asia
    • "oriental civilization"

Adj

  • Alternative letter-case form of Oriental.

Origin / Etymology

See Oriental.

Synonyms

eastern, oriental person

Antonyms

occidental

Scrabble Score: 8

oriental is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
oriental is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
oriental is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

oriental is a valid Words With Friends word