Word Meaning

orient definition and meaning

a. Rising, as the sun.
a. Eastern; oriental.
a. Bright; lustrous; superior; pure; perfect; pellucid; -- used of gems and also figuratively, because the most perfect jewels are found in the East.
n. The part of the horizon where the sun first appears in the morning; the east.
n. The countries of Asia or the East.
n. A pearl of great luster.
v. t. To define the position of, in relation to the orient or east; hence, to ascertain the bearings of.
v. t. Fig.: To correct or set right by recurring to first principles; to arrange in order; to orientate.

Crossword clues for orient

- Align with reference to compass points
- Ascertain bearings
- East
- Face the east
- Familiarise oneself with the East
- The East