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orientalism

o·ri·en·tal·ism [ àwree ént'l ìzzəm ] (plural o·ri·en·tal·isms) or O·ri·en·tal·ism [ àwree ént'l ìzzəm ] (plural O·ri·en·tal·isms)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. oriental trait: a cultural feature associated with the countries, peoples, or cultures of East Asia

2. study of eastern Asia: the study of the civilizations of East Asia


o·ri·en·tal·ist [ àwree ént'list ] noun
o·ri·en·tal·is·tic [ àwree ent'l ístik ] adjective
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