oriental

• Terme désuet autrefois utilisé pour décrire des choses d'Asie de l'Est. De nos jours, il est souvent considéré comme offensant et remplacé par « asiatique » ou des termes plus spécifiques.

An outdated term formerly used to describe things from East Asia.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 (relatif à l'Asie)

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

   Synonymesasianasiaticeastern

• Nom qui désignait historiquement une personne originaire d'Asie de l'Est, mais qui est aujourd'hui considéré comme vieilli et souvent offensant.

A noun that was historically used to refer to a person from East Asia, but is now considered outdated and often offensive.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   A term historically used to refer to a person from East Asia, now considered outdated and often offensive.

   Personne d'Asie de l'Est (terme vieilli et offensant)

   • 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.

   Synonymesasianasiatic