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- [awr-ee-en-tl-iz-uh m, ohr-]
- /ˌɔr iˈɛn tlˌɪz əm, ˌoʊr-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [awr-ee-en-tl-iz-uh m, ohr-]
- /ˌɔr iˈɛn tlˌɪz əm, ˌoʊr-/
Definitions of orientalism word
- noun orientalism a peculiarity or idiosyncrasy of the peoples of Asia, especially the East. 1
- noun orientalism the character or characteristics of the peoples of Asia, especially the East. 1
- noun orientalism the knowledge and study of Asian, especially Eastern languages, literature, etc. 1
- noun orientalism Style, artefacts, or traits considered characteristic of the peoples and cultures of Asia. 1
- noun orientalism knowledge of or devotion to the Orient 0
- noun orientalism an Oriental quality, style, or trait 0
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Origin of orientalism
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1760-70; oriental + -ism
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Parts of speech for Orientalism
noun
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adverb
pronoun
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orientalism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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