orientation

Definitions of orientation
  1. noun
    a course introducing a new situation or environment
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    cours
    education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
  2. noun
    the act of orienting
    synonyms: repérage
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    localisation, mise en position, placement
    the act of putting something in a certain place
  3. noun
    position or alignment relative to points of the compass or other specific directions
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    attitude
    position of aircraft or spacecraft relative to a frame of reference (the horizon or direction of motion)
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    direction
    the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves
  4. noun
    an integrated set of attitudes and beliefs
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    façon de voir, manière de voir, perspective
    a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
    orthodoxie
    a belief or orientation agreeing with conventional standards
    hérésie
    any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
    idéologie, orientation politique
    an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation
    orientation religieuse
    an attitude toward religion or religious practices
    aspect
    a particular perspective or aspect of a situation
    conception du monde, vue du monde
    a comprehensive view of the world and human life
    conformisme
    orthodoxy in thoughts and belief
    absolutisme
    the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government
    anarchisme
    a political theory favoring the abolition of governments
    conservatisme
    a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
    social-démocratie
    the belief in a gradual transition from capitalism to socialism by democratic means
    extrémisme
    any political theory favoring immoderate uncompromising policies
    fascisme
    a political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism)
    monarchisme
    a belief in and advocacy of monarchy as a political system
    radicalisme
    the political orientation of those who favor revolutionary change in government and society
    bellicisme
    any political orientation favoring aggressive policies
    athéisme, négation de Dieu
    the doctrine or belief that there is no God
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    attitude, mentalité
    a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
  5. noun
    the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
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    bord
    the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
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    chemin, direction
    a line leading to a place or point
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