orientalism in French
orientalism in French is orientalisme — orientalism means a tendency, especially in 19th-century Europe, to depict Eastern subjects using styles thought to be typical of the East.
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 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 French?
"orientalism" in French is orientalisme. orientalism means: A tendency, especially in 19th-century Europe, to depict Eastern subjects using styles thought to be typical of the East.
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