oriental

• Устаревший термин, ранее использовавшийся для описания вещей из Восточной Азии. В настоящее время считается оскорбительным и заменён на «азиатский» или более конкретные термины.

An outdated term formerly used to describe things from East Asia. Now considered offensive and replaced by 'Asian' or more specific terms.

1. Relating to AsiaB2formal

   Denoting or characteristic of countries of Asia, especially East Asia.

   Азиатский

   • The museum has a fine collection of oriental art.
   • She studied oriental philosophy at university.
   • The garden was designed in an oriental style.

   Synonymsasianasiaticeastern

• Существительное, которое исторически использовалось для обозначения человека из Восточной Азии, но в настоящее время считается устаревшим и часто оскорбительным.

A noun that was historically used to refer to a person from East Asia, but is now considered outdated and often offensive.

1. C1formal

   A term historically used to refer to a person from East Asia, now considered outdated and often offensive.

   Устаревшее и оскорбительное обозначение

   • The term 'oriental' is no longer considered appropriate for describing people.
   • Many people prefer the term 'Asian' over 'oriental' when referring to individuals.
   • The museum's exhibit on 'oriental' art has been renamed to reflect modern sensibilities.

   Synonymsasianasiatic