Occidentalism
Americannoun
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Origin of Occidentalism
First recorded in 1830–40; occidental + -ism
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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
It is true that Occidentalism was equally manifest in both the groups in question, but its origins were different.
From An Autobiography by Stravinsky, Igor
I was always willing to remove the gravity of Japanese children by my grotesque Occidentalism, but I have a very real objection to being a butt for the ridicule of grown- ups.
From Roving East and Roving West by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)
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