orientality

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the eastern parts of the world, especially Asia.

• The state or quality of being oriented or facing east.

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Variants

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orientalism , orientalisms , orientalist , orientalists

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Etymology

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From Old French orient ('east'), from orir ('to rise'), from Latin orientis ('rising sun').

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Trivia

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1. The term 'oriental' was once used to describe people from Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa, but it has fallen out of favor due to its colonial connotations.

2. The Great Wall of China is an oriental landmark that is famous around the world.

3. The term 'orientalism' was popularized by the French scholar Edward Said in his influential book 'Orientalism' (1978).

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Related Concepts

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1. Asian art: Refers to the artistic traditions of Asia, encompassing various mediums such as painting, sculpture, ceramics, and textiles.

2. Orientalism: A cultural and intellectual movement in Europe that focused on the study and representation of Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. It has been criticized for perpetuating stereotypes and exoticizing non-Western cultures.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'orientality' has been used to refer to the cultural and artistic traditions of the Eastern world, particularly Asia. It has been a subject of fascination and exploration for Western artists and writers.

How to Memorize "orientality"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a map of the world with the Eastern Hemisphere highlighted. Imagine the sun rising over the Eastern lands.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'orientation' with 'orientality', as both words are related to the concept of facing east.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'orientality' comes from the word 'orient', which means 'to rise' or 'east'.

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