1. plural of orienter; people who participate in orienteering, a sport involving navigation using a detailed map and compass across unfamiliar terrain.
Usage: commonly used in sports contexts; orienteering is a competitive sport popular in Europe and increasingly in North America
2. plural of orienter; people or things that orient or help to orient someone or something in a particular direction or position.
Usage: general usage, less common than the sports sense

Examples

• The orienters studied their maps carefully before the race began.
• Experienced orienters can navigate through dense forests using only a compass and map.
• The competition attracted orienters from twelve different countries.
• New orienters often start with shorter courses to build their navigation skills.
• The club organized a training session for beginning orienters.
• Elite orienters can complete challenging courses in under an hour.