Oc·ci·den·tal·ism ( k s -d n tl-z m)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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| Noun | 1. | 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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