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Meaning of auto-Orientalism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

The adoption of orientalist perspectives by a culture towards itself.

uncountable, usually

Examples

“Many Eastern countries experience auto-Orientalism, by which their people participate in existing Western exaggerations and fantasies concerning their culture and customs.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

Auto-Raise auto-redirect auto-redox Auto-rejoin auto-reply auto-return

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