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Orientalism - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Orientalism : (noun)
1: the scholarly knowledge of Asian cultures and languages and
people [syn: Orientalism, Oriental Studies]
2: the quality or customs or mannerisms characteristic of Asian
civilizations; "orientalisms can be found in Mozart's
operas"
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Orientalism : \O`ri*en"tal*ism\, n. [Cf. F. orientalisme.]
1. Any system, doctrine, custom, expression, etc., peculiar
to Oriental people.
2. Knowledge or use of Oriental languages, history,
literature, etc. --London Quart. Rev.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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Example Usage of Orientalism |
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abcdefjay: I know nothing about imperialism or Orientalism. well that is a lie but I don't know enough and I can't write her a 5000 word essay on it |
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absurd: @BinaShah Edward Said 's critique of Orientalism deserves much better than to torn out of context in trashy journalism. |
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rompenni: As soon as I'm done with my last two bits of writing I'm taking a break from public sphere, Orientalism and ICTs and focusing on TV. |
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