Orderly means neat, tidy, and well-organized. ... And when it's a noun, orderly means a hospital worker who does many non-medical jobs and generally keeps things neat and tidy — orderly, in other words. The Latin root is ordinem, "arrangement or row," which originally meant "a row of threads in a loom."

What does it mean if someone is orderly?

: peaceful or well-behaved. orderly. noun. English Language Learners Definition of orderly (Entry 2 of 2) : a person who works in a hospital and does various jobs (such as moving patients or cleaning)

Does orderly mean peaceful?

Devoid of violence or disruption; peaceful. An orderly transition of governments. Well-behaved; law-abiding; peaceful.