Word Meaning

Meaning of orient

- Rising, as the sun.
- Eastern; oriental.
- Bright; lustrous; superior; pure; perfect; pellucid; -- used of gems and also figuratively, because the most perfect jewels are found in the East.
- The part of the horizon where the sun first appears in the morning; the east.
- The countries of Asia or the East.
- A pearl of great luster.
- To define the position of, in relation to the orient or east; hence, to ascertain the bearings of.
- Fig.: To correct or set right by recurring to first principles; to arrange in order; to orientate.

Crossword clue for orient

- Align with reference to compass points
- Ascertain bearings
- East
- Face the east
- Familiarise oneself with the East
- The East