Definition of "Orient"

Usually preceded by the: a region or a part of the world to the east of a certain place; countries of Asia, the East (especially East Asia).  examples

(dated) The countries east of the Mediterranean.  examples

A city and town in Illinois.  examples

A city and town in Iowa.  examples

A town in Maine.  examples

A census-designated place and hamlet in New York.  examples

A town and village in South Dakota.  examples

A pear cultivar from the United States  examples