orientalism

Noun

Meaning

Any system, doctrine, custom, expression, etc., peculiar to Oriental people.

Knowledge or use of Oriental languages, history, literature, etc.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

Oriental studies asialism asian enchantment asian fetish asian idolization asian infatuation asia aversion asian adoration asian allure asian antipathy asian apprehension asiacentrism asian dread asian exoticism asian fascination

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Hypernyms

quality arts humanities liberal arts humanistic discipline

Anagrams

misrelation relationism

Examples

orientalisms can be found in Mozart's operas Source: Internet

As one of the pioneers of modern dance in America, Ruth St Denis also explored Orientalism in her dancing. Source: Internet

A particularly significant development is the manner in which Orientalism has taken shape in non-Western cinema, as for instance in Hindi cinema. Source: Internet

Furthermore, Orientalism is also found within newer versions of ballets. Source: Internet

Beard and Gloag 2005, 128 Irish Orientalism had a particular character, drawing on various beliefs about early historical links between Ireland and the East, few of which are now regarded as historically correct. Source: Internet

“Hip-Hop Made in Germany: From Old School to the Kanaksta Movement”. 103. On Orientalism see Edward Said, “Orientalism” (New York: Random House, 1978), and “Culture and Imperialism” (New York: Knopf, 1993). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

oriental-themed orientalia orientalise orientalist orientality orientalization