orientalism

[US]/ˌɔːrɪˈɛntəlɪzəm/
[UK]/ˌɔrɪˈɛntəlɪzəm/
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Translation

n.the study of Eastern cultures and languages; characteristics or customs of Eastern peoples

Phrases & Collocations

cultural orientalism

academic orientalism

orientalism critique

postcolonial orientalism

orientalism studies

orientalism discourse

visual orientalism

orientalism theory

literary orientalism

historical orientalism

Example Sentences

orientalism has influenced western art for centuries.

the study of orientalism reveals cultural biases.

many scholars critique the concept of orientalism.

orientalism can shape perceptions of eastern cultures.

she wrote a thesis on the impact of orientalism in literature.

orientalism often romanticizes eastern traditions.

critics argue that orientalism perpetuates stereotypes.

understanding orientalism is crucial for cultural studies.

orientalism is a topic of debate among historians.

the exhibition showcased works influenced by orientalism.

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