word
Orient
AW-ree-ehnt
/ˈɔːriːˌɛnt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
orient
Dictionary meaning
The hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia.
Examples
- A magazine oriented towards young people.
- The dean of students tries to orient the freshmen.
Synonyms: eastern hemisphere
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