Meaning
orientation; guidance
- the determination of one's relative position or direction; sense of direction
- guidance, counseling, or advice for students and jobseekers
- an attitude, belief, or political/sexual inclination
In a sentence
Ho perso completamente il senso dell'orientamento in questa città.
I have completely lost my sense of direction in this city.
L'università organizza una giornata di orientamento per le nuove matricole.
The university is organizing an orientation day for new freshmen.
Qual è il tuo orientamento politico su questo tema delicato?
What is your political orientation on this delicate issue?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| orientamento | masculine · singular |
| orientamenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly used in schools and universities: 'orientamento universitario/scolastico'.