orientalisms

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A form of orientalism — The tendency to represent eastern subjects, to assume stylistical characteristics original of the East, especially in 19th century Europe.

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Meanings

orientalisms1

noun
  1. pluralplural of orientalism

Orientalisms2

noun
  1. pluralplural of Orientalism
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