Definition
The term "Oriental person" is considered outdated and often offensive when used to describe people of Asian descent. It stems from a Eurocentric perspective that historically viewed Asia as "the Orient," a distant and exoticized region. The term can be seen as dehumanizing because it reduces people to a broad, generalized category. It is more respectful and accurate to refer to individuals by their specific ethnicity or nationality. Avoid using this term; use "Asian" or specify the person's country or origin.