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orientalism - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'orientalism' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Orientalism [ n.]
- Any system, doctrine, custom, expression, etc., peculiar to Oriental people.
- Knowledge or use of Oriental languages, history, literature, etc.

Meaning of 'orientalism' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . orientalism [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the quality or customs or mannerisms characteristic of Asian civilizations
Example in sentence:
  • orientalisms can be found in Mozart's operas