"The word ‘oriental’ does not describe ethnic origin, background or even race; in fact, it has deep and demeaning historical roots" David A. Paterson, Governor of New York, 2008-2010
Orient-1350-1400; Middle English - Middle French - Latin orient- stem of oriēns the east, sunrise, noun use of present participle of orīrī to rise
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