orientalist
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O·ri·en·tal·ism
also o·ri·en·tal·ism (ôr′ē-ĕn′tl-ĭz′əm)n.
1. Often Offensive A quality, mannerism, or custom specific to or characteristic of the Orient.
2. Scholarly study of Asian cultures and languages, especially by Westerners.
3. The adoption by Western artists of decorative elements evoking Asian or North African cultures.
O′ri·en′tal·ist adj. & n.
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Orientalist
a specialist in Oriental history, art, literature, etc.
See also: History-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Noun | 1. | orientalist - a specialist in oriental subjects specialiser, specialist, specializer - an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning |
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orientalist
n → Orientalist(in) m(f)
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