oriental

• Termo considerado datado e ofensivo no Brasil, usado antigamente para se referir a pessoas ou coisas da Ásia Oriental. Atualmente prefere-se «asiático» ou termos mais específicos como «leste-asiático».

An outdated term formerly used to describe things from East Asia.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

   Asiático

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

   Sinônimosasianasiaticeastern

• Substantivo que historicamente designava uma pessoa do Leste ou Sudeste Asiático, mas atualmente é considerado datado e frequentemente ofensivo; também pode se referir a alguém ou algo originário do Oriente.

A noun that was historically used to refer to a person from East Asia, but is now considered outdated and often offensive.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   A term historically used to refer to a person from East Asia, now considered outdated and often offensive.

   Designação obsoleta e ofensiva

   • 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.

   Sinônimosasianasiatic