orientation

o-ri-en-ta-tion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The determination of one's position relative to surroundings; the direction something faces.

  2. 2.

    Introductory training or information for people new to a job, situation, or institution.

  3. 3.

    A person's basic attitude, beliefs, or feelings about a particular subject.

  4. 4.

    (also sexual orientation) A person's sexual identity in relation to the gender to which they are attracted.

Forms

plural: orientations

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    sexual orientation — one's pattern of romantic or sexual attraction
  • •
    orientation session — introductory meeting for newcomers
  • •
    political orientation — one's position on the political spectrum

Related words

Antonyms: disorientation
See also: direction, identity, introduction, orient
Synonyms: alignment, direction, position

Etymology

From French orientation, from orienter ("to orient, face east").