English dictionary

Orientalism

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the scholarly knowledge of Asian cultures and languages and people

noun.cognition

Synonyms oriental studies

Source: WordNet 3.0
the quality or customs or mannerisms characteristic of Asian civilizations

noun.attribute

Examples
Orientalisms can be found in Mozart's operas.

Source: WordNet 3.0
Any system, doctrine, custom, expression, etc., peculiar to Oriental people.

noun

Source: webster1913