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orientalism

/ˌɔː.riˈen.təl.ɪ.zəm/

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noun

/ˌɔː.riˈen.təl.ɪ.zəm/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее качества, обычаи или манеры, характерные для азиатских цивилизаций.

A noun referring to the qualities, customs, or mannerisms characteristic of Asian civilizations.

uncountable

  1. Asian characteristicsC1formal

    The qualities, customs, or mannerisms that are characteristic of Asian civilizations.

    ruАзиатские черты

    • The architecture of the building reflects a certain orientalism in its design.
    • Scholars have studied orientalism in art and literature for decades.
    • The film was criticized for its superficial orientalism.
  2. Academic fieldC1formal

    A field of study that focuses on the languages, cultures, and histories of Asian societies.

    ruОриентализм

    • He specialized in orientalism at the university.
    • The department of orientalism offers courses on East Asian philosophy.
    • Orientalism as an academic discipline has evolved over time.

    Synonymsoriental studies

Forms
  • orientalisms plural form
  • orientalisms' possessive plural form
  • orientalism's possessive singular form