Definition of orient

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