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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOrientalism
/ˌɔːr.iˈɛn.təl.ɪ.zəm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The representation of Asia, especially the Middle East, in a stereotyped way that is regarded as embodying a colonialist attitude.
"The film was criticized for its use of Orientalism, portraying Eastern cultures in a simplistic and exotic manner." - 2
A scholarly field of study focusing on the languages, cultures, and histories of Eastern societies.
"Her research in Orientalism has contributed significantly to the understanding of historical interactions between East and West."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Orientalism' originates from the Latin word 'orientalis', meaning 'eastern'. It gained prominence in the 19th century as a scholarly term to describe the study of Eastern cultures, particularly in contrast to Western perspectives, and has evolved to encompass critical discussions about representation and power dynamics in cultural studies.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Orientalism" is said worldwide
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Orientalisme
Transliteration: Orien-tah-leezm
"Le film a été critiqué pour son orientalism, représentant les cultures orientales de manière stéréotypée."
Orientalismus
Transliteration: O-ri-en-ta-li-smus
"Der Roman zeigt eine problematische Sicht auf den Orientalismus."
Orientalismo
Transliteration: O-ri-en-ta-li-smo
"Il libro esplora le implicazioni dell'orientalismo nella letteratura."
Orientalismo
Transliteration: O-ri-en-ta-lis-mo
"El orientalismo ha sido objeto de críticas en el estudio cultural."
Orientalismo
Transliteration: O-ri-en-ta-lis-mo
"O orientalismo é frequentemente discutido em cursos de estudos culturais."
ओरिएंटलिज़्म
Transliteration: Ori-ent-liz-m
"ओरिएंटलिज़्म पर शोध ने सांस्कृतिक अध्ययन में महत्वपूर्ण योगदान दिया है।"
东方主义
Transliteration: Dōngfāng zhǔyì
"这部电影因其东方主义的表现而受到批评。"
오리엔탈리즘
Transliteration: O-ri-en-tal-li-jeum
"오리엔탈리즘은 문화 연구에서 중요한 주제입니다."
オリエンタリズム
Transliteration: O-ri-en-ta-ri-zu-mu
"オリエンタリズムは文化的な批判の対象となっています。"
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