Orientalism
Americannoun
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a peculiarity or idiosyncrasy of the peoples of Asia, especially the East.
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the character or characteristics of the peoples of Asia, especially the East.
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the knowledge and study of Asian, especially Eastern languages, literature, etc.
noun
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knowledge of or devotion to the Orient
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an Oriental quality, style, or trait
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Embracing Orientalism meant “emulation and revival of historical crafts and styles” at home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
Even some Qataris who welcome criticism as an invitation for improvement say that they have been dismayed by the media coverage, which they believe is underpinned by prejudices based in racism, Orientalism and Islamophobia.
From New York Times ● Nov. 25, 2022
He’s this manufactured idea of Asian-ness, and part of that conversation about Orientalism is how things like tea and all these things that we have that we associate with certain cultures.
From The Verge ● Mar. 9, 2022
“Her work goes beyond nationalistic boundaries,” says Sara Raza, founder of a New York-based curatorial studio called Punk Orientalism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2021
Making allowances for untouched Orientalism, the Dispensary is a good one, and must relieve a certain amount of human misery.
From From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel by Rudyard Kipling
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