Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the East, especially Asia, or its cultures

“She had an oriental-style garden in her backyard.”

2. noun

a person of Asian origin or descent, especially from the Middle East or East Asia

“The oriental man was visiting from Japan.”

3. adverb

in the direction or manner of the East, or from the East

“The oriental traders traveled eastward across the sea.”