orientalism in Finnish
orientalism in Finnish is itämaalaisuus, orientalismi — orientalism means a tendency, especially in 19th-century Europe, to depict Eastern subjects using styles thought to be typical of the East.
orientalism in Finnish
itämaalaisuus
(arts, architecture, literature) The tendency to represent eastern subjects, to assume stylistical characteristics original of the East.
orientalismi
(arts, architecture, literature) The tendency to represent eastern subjects, to assume stylistical characteristics original of the East.
What does "orientalism" mean?
- noun A tendency, especially in 19th-century Europe, to depict Eastern subjects using styles thought to be typical of the East.
- noun A word, expression or custom that comes from the East.
- noun A condescending outlook, held in the West, towards societies in the Middle East, Asia and North Africa.
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What is "orientalism" in Finnish?
"orientalism" in Finnish is itämaalaisuus, orientalismi. orientalism means: A tendency, especially in 19th-century Europe, to depict Eastern subjects using styles thought to be typical of the East.
Are there other ways to say "orientalism" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "orientalism": itämaalaisuus, orientalismi.
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