orientalism in Portuguese
orientalism in Portuguese is orientalismo — orientalism means the tendency to represent eastern subjects, to assume stylistical characteristics original of the East, especially in 19th century Europe.
orientalism in Portuguese
orientalismo
(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 Portuguese?
"orientalism" in Portuguese is orientalismo. 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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