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iris1988
what's the difference between orient and oriental?
what's the difference between orient and oriental? And their difference from east and eastern.
many thanx.
Mar 1, 2012 12:22 PM
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"Orient" derives from the Latin word oriens meaning "east"
" Oriental" is relating to the countries of the Orient or their peoples or cultures; eastern.
March 1, 2012
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