oriental

• Término que designa lo relativo a Oriente o Asia Oriental, aunque su uso actual puede considerarse anticuado u ofensivo al referirse a personas, prefiriéndose «asiático» o términos más específicos.

An outdated term formerly used to describe things from East Asia.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.

   Oriental (relativo a Asia)

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

   Sinónimosasianasiaticeastern

• Sustantivo que históricamente se usaba para referirse a una persona de Asia Oriental, pero que hoy en día se considera anticuado y a menudo ofensivo.

A noun that was historically used to refer to a person from East Asia, but is now considered outdated and often offensive.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   A term historically used to refer to a person from East Asia, now considered outdated and often offensive.

   Persona de Asia Oriental

   • 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.

   Sinónimosasianasiatic