Orientalism

[ awr-ee-en-tl-iz-uh m, ohr- ]
/ ˌɔr iˈɛn tlˌɪz əm, ˌoʊr- /

noun (often lowercase)

a peculiarity or idiosyncrasy of the peoples of Asia, especially the East.
the character or characteristics of the peoples of Asia, especially the East.
the knowledge and study of Asian, especially Eastern languages, literature, etc.

Origin of Orientalism

First recorded in 1760–70; oriental + -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM Orientalism

O·ri·en·tal·ist, noun an·ti-O·ri·en·tal·ism, noun an·ti-O·ri·en·tal·ist, noun, adjective

British Dictionary definitions for anti-orientalism

Orientalism
/ (ˌɔːrɪˈɛntəˌlɪzəm) /

noun

knowledge of or devotion to the Orient
an Oriental quality, style, or trait

Derived forms of Orientalism

Orientalist, noun Orientalistic, adjective