orientalism in French
orientalism in French is orientalisme — orientalism means the tendency to represent eastern subjects, to assume stylistical characteristics original of the East, especially in 19th century Europe.
orientalism in French
orientalisme
(arts, architecture, literature) The tendency to represent eastern subjects, to assume stylistical characteristics original of the East.
What does "orientalism" mean?
- noun The tendency to represent eastern subjects, to assume stylistical characteristics original of the East, especially in 19th century Europe.
- noun An Eastern word, expression, or custom.
- noun A patronizing Western attitude towards Middle Eastern, Asian, and North African societies.
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What is "orientalism" in French?
"orientalism" in French is orientalisme. orientalism means: The tendency to represent eastern subjects, to assume stylistical characteristics original of the East, especially in 19th century Europe.
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