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A Chinese-American says she’s not offended by the term “Oriental,” but she’s been told she should be. Who’s right? This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Political Correctness of “Oriental”” Hello, you have A Way with Words. Hello, this...
Asiental adj. Asian of unknown or unspecific nationality. Also n. Etymological Note: Asian + Oriental (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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v.— «I’m also thinking about sleeving in an oriental style.» —“Re: Return of “Thematic tattoos”” by jesster@wpi.wpi.edu (Jesster) Usenet: rec.arts.bodyart Mar. 15, 1995. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)