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orientalism

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. The tendency to represent eastern subjects, to assume stylistical characteristics original of the East.
    countable, uncountable
  2. An Eastern word, expression, or custom.
    countable, uncountable
  3. A patronizing Western attitude towards Middle Eastern, Asian, and North African societies.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Españolorientalismo
Françaisorientalisme
DeutschOrientalismus
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CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

orientalist orientality orientalization Orientally Orientals orientanol

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