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Oriental means generally "eastern". It is a traditional designation (especially when capitalized) for anything belonging to the Orient or "East" (for Asia), and especially of its Eastern culture. It was also used to indicate the eastern direction in historical astronomy.
Oriental is sometimes perceived to be a racial slur,citation needed regardless of context, by some.who?
See also
- Oriental ("Eastern"; usually of Asia)
- Occidental ("Western")
- Austral or meridional ("Southern")
- Boreal or septentrional ("Northern")
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