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