chiefly British
: oriented
socially orientated activities/people
… I let the young ladies in my school see that male orientated jobs are now available to women. Tamia Dow
… art which does not conform in any way to the standards of self-conscious, audience-orientated high art. British Book News
It was a strangely cultural place for a college that was so orientated towards masculinity and athletics. Michel Ciment
… the conference's focus was orientated toward the production side of organic farming, which is most beneficial to individual farmers. Nathan J. Tohtsoni

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From Ali’s perspective, this story is a quintessential Black ‘Dena story: eco-conscious, family orientated, spiritually vibrant, and lively — even in death. Keyaira Kelly, refinery29.com, 16 Jan. 2025 Straight hip-hop orientated and wasn’t looking to make radio-friendly songs or follow any kind of mold. Angel Diaz, Billboard, 26 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of orientated was in 1964

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“Orientated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orientated. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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