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orientation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of orientation

the state or fact of facing a particular direction

  • a building's orientation is an important consideration in the Chinese practice of feng shui
Synonyms of orientation

aspect, exposure, frontage
Words Related to orientation

alignment (also alinement), arrangement

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