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Definition of Orientalism
1. Noun. The scholarly knowledge of Asian cultures and languages and people.
Exact synonyms: Oriental Studies
Generic synonyms: Arts, Humanistic Discipline, Humanities, Liberal Arts
Derivative terms: Orientalist
Generic synonyms: Arts, Humanistic Discipline, Humanities, Liberal Arts
Derivative terms: Orientalist
2. Noun. The quality or customs or mannerisms characteristic of Asian civilizations. "Orientalisms can be found in Mozart's operas"
Definition of Orientalism
1. n. Any system, doctrine, custom, expression, etc., peculiar to Oriental people.
Definition of Orientalism
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