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Occidentalism

American  
[ok-si-den-tl-iz-uhm] / ˌɒk sɪˈdɛn tlˌɪz əm /

noun

  1. Occidental character or characteristics.


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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 • Nov. 22, 2019

Hearn was tiring of the worst brutality and coarseness of Occidentalism, and seeking a way to the true home of his mind.

From Concerning Lafcadio Hearn With a Bibliography by Laura Stedman by Gould, George M. (George Milbrey)

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 What Is and What Might Be A Study of Education in General and Elementary Education in Particular by Holmes, Edmond

Occidentalism feels that woman and man are different but does not feel that man is superior to woman.

From The Note-Book of an Attaché Seven Months in the War Zone by Wood, Eric Fisher

You who live in America do not have to consider or define the differences between Occidentalism and Orientalism.

From The Note-Book of an Attaché Seven Months in the War Zone by Wood, Eric Fisher

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