Orientalism
[ awr-ee-en-tl-iz-uhm, ohr- ]
/ ˌɔr iˈɛn tlˌɪz əm, ˌoʊr- /
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noun (often lowercase)
a peculiarity or idiosyncrasy of the peoples of Asia, especially the East.
the character or characteristics of the peoples of Asia, especially the East.
the knowledge and study of Asian, especially Eastern languages, literature, etc.
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British Dictionary definitions for Orientalism
Orientalism
/ (ˌɔːrɪˈɛntəˌlɪzəm) /
noun
knowledge of or devotion to the Orient
an Oriental quality, style, or trait
Derived forms of Orientalism
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