orientalism

Meanings

• The western representation of the Middle East and Asia.

  - "Europeans' depiction of Asia as exotic and mysterious."
  - "Western portrayal of Middle Eastern culture as barbaric and primitive."

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Rhymes

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Orientalism , Medianism , Asianism , Southernism , Occidentalism

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Homophones

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1. Orient (en) : A country or region located in the Eastern Hemisphere.
   

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Variants

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orientalism , orientalisms , orientalist , orientalists

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Forms

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{"term"=>"Orientalist literature", "meaning"=>"A genre of literature that primarily focuses on the study and representation of Middle Eastern and Asian cultures and societies from an Orientalist perspective. This literature often emerged from the interactions between European travelers, explorers, scholars, and artists, and the peoples and cultures of the Middle East and Asia."}

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Etymology

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The term 'orientalism' was coined in the 19th century by scholars and travelers who sought to study and understand the cultures of the Middle East and Asia.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the term 'orientalism' was first used in English in the late 18th century?

2. Did you know that the study of orientalism has its roots in the European Renaissance, when there was renewed interest in the ancient civilizations of the Middle East and Asia?

3. Did you know that the study of orientalism has been shaped by various intellectual, cultural, and political influences throughout history? Some of these influences include European colonialism and imperialism, the Enlightenment and its ideals of reason, progress, and human dignity, the Romantic movement and its focus on emotion, imagination, and the individual, and the development of various academic disciplines such as anthropology, archaeology, history, linguistics, and sociology.

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Related Concepts

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1. Colonialism:

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Culture

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The study of orientalism encompasses various aspects of culture, including literature, art, music, philosophy, and religion. Orientalism has played a significant role in shaping Western perceptions and representations of Middle Eastern and Asian cultures, both historically and in the present day.

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