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Why do Australians say “orientated” instead of “oriented”?
Yeah, Britishism. Jumpers and trainers.
@InUnfunky oh no- that’s no mystery. It’s the fault of that hapless inventor, Humphrey Davy. He changed the name and spelling.
@QueenOfEverything g’day then, Sheila. :)
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I believe it is British.
Still the common usage.