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orientalise

/ˌɔː.riˈen.təl.aɪz/

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verb

/ˌɔː.riˈen.təl.aɪz/C2formalbritishobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий представлять или характеризовать что-либо в манере, считающейся типичной для восточных культур, часто стереотипным или экзотизирующим образом. Сейчас в основном заменён на 'orientalize'.

An obsolete verb meaning to represent or characterize something in a way that is considered typical of Eastern cultures, often in a stereotypical or exoticizing manner. Now largely replaced by 'orientalize'.

  1. Make Oriental in characterC1formal

    To give something a character or style that is considered typical of Eastern or Asian cultures, often in a stereotypical or simplified way.

    ruОриентализировать

    • The artist's work was criticized for trying to orientalise Western landscapes.
    • Some travel brochures tend to orientalise the cultures they describe.
    • The film was accused of orientalising its setting to appeal to foreign audiences.

    Synonymsorientalize

Forms
  • orientalised past participle
  • orientalised past simple
  • orientalising present participle
  • orientalises third person singular