1
: interested in a particular thing, activity, etc.
politically oriented journalists [=journalists who are interested in politics]
The audience was academically oriented.
2
: designed to appeal to a certain kind of people
We went to a family-oriented amusement park. [=an amusement park designed to appeal to families]
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“Oriented.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/oriented. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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