Occidentalism
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- Occidentalist noun
Etymology
Origin of Occidentalism
First recorded in 1830–40; occidental + -ism
Example Sentences
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The royal couple were literally patronizing the European colonizers, switching roles in their own version of Occidentalism.
From New York Times
Hearn was tiring of the worst brutality and coarseness of Occidentalism, and seeking a way to the true home of his mind.
From Project Gutenberg
It is true that Occidentalism was equally manifest in both the groups in question, but its origins were different.
From Project Gutenberg
You who live in America do not have to consider or define the differences between Occidentalism and Orientalism.
From Project Gutenberg
I do not for a moment imagine that the elementary school teacher is more deeply tainted than his fellows with the virus of "Occidentalism."
From Project Gutenberg
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