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What is the mean of orient

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Orient can mean many things.

Here are a few definitions of the word Orient.

1. The countries of Asia, especially eastern Asia. (noun)

2. The special luster of a pearl of the finest quality. (noun)

3. Situated in or belonging to the east; oriental. (adjective)

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

When a verb it can mean :

1. to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group

2 a: to set right by adjusting to facts or principles

b: to acquaint with the existing situation or environment

3 a: to set or arrange in any determinate position especially in relation to the points of the compass

b: to ascertain the bearings of

c: to cause to face or point toward the east

4: to cause the axes of the molecules of (a fiber or material) to assume the same direction

When a noun :

1 regions or countries lying to the east of a specified or implied point : the eastern regions or countries of the world : EAST sense 2 —formerly understood to include regions (such as the Middle East) lying to the east and southeast of southern Europe but now usually understood to refer to regions and countries of eastern Asia

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2 a: a pearl of great luster

b: the luster of a pearl

When an adjective :

1 a: LUSTROUS, SPARKLING

b archaic : RADIANT, GLOWING

2 archaic : ORIENTAL sense 1

3 archaic : rising in the sky

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