Orientalismus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- orientalism noun The tendency to represent eastern subjects, to assume stylistical characteristics original of the East, especially in 19th century Europe.
Senses
Orientalismus is used for these senses in English:
- orientalism (arts, architecture, literature) The tendency to represent eastern subjects, to assume stylistical characteristics original of the East.
orientalism — full definition
- 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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