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.
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, adjectiveBritish Dictionary definitions for anti-orientalism
Orientalism
/ (ˌɔːrɪˈɛntəˌlɪzəm) /
noun
knowledge of or devotion to the Orient
an Oriental quality, style, or trait