Orient — English Dictionary

Proper noun

1. Usually preceded by the: a region or a part of the world to the east of a certain place; countries of Asia, the East (especially East Asia).

   Antonyms

   Occident

   Related words

   orientalorientaliaorientalistOrient Express

2. The countries east of the Mediterranean.

   Usage

   • Dated

Proper noun

1. A number of places in the United States: A minor city in Denning Township, Franklin County, Illinois.

2. A number of places in the United States: A township and minor city therein, in Adair County, Iowa.

3. A number of places in the United States: A town in Aroostook County, Maine.

4. A number of places in the United States: A township in Osceola County, Michigan.

5. A number of places in the United States: A census-designated place and hamlet in Suffolk County, New York.

6. A number of places in the United States: A census-designated place in Scioto Township, Pickaway County, Ohio.

7. A number of places in the United States: A census-designated place in Multnomah County, Oregon.

8. A number of places in the United States: A small town in Faulk County, South Dakota.

9. A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Tom Green County, Texas.

10. A number of places in the United States: A census-designated place in Ferry County, Washington.

11. A rural locality in the Shire of Hinchinbrook, Queensland, Australia.

Noun

1. A pear cultivar from the United States