oriental
adjectiveHow many syllables in oriental?
There are 3 syllables in the word oriental.Divide oriental into syllables:
ori · en · tal
How to pronounce oriental:
Definition of oriental:
- oriental (adjective):
- denoting or characteristic of countries of Asia.
- of, relating to, or situated in the orient eastern
Synonyms for oriental:
asian
asiatic
evenki
ewenki
gook
mongol
mongolian
mongolian race
mongoloid race
oriental person
slant-eye
yellow man
yellow race
Antonyms for oriental:
occidental
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