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Occidentalism
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Oc·ci·den·tal·ism  (ks-dntl-zm)
n.
1. A quality, mannerism, or custom specific to or characteristic of the Occident.
2. Scholarly knowledge of Occidental cultures, languages, and peoples.
Occidentalism
the characteristics and customs of people situated in western regions, especially the Western Hemisphere, as western European countries and the United States. — Occidentalist, n.
See also: Behavior
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Noun1.Occidentalism - the scholarly knowledge of western cultures and languages and people
arts, humanistic discipline, humanities, liberal arts - studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills); "the college of arts and sciences"
2.occidentalism - the quality or customs or mannerisms characteristic of Western civilizations
quality - an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare
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