O·ri·en·tal·ism also o·ri·en·tal·ism 
(ôr′ē-ĕntl-ĭz′əm)
(ôr′ē-ĕntl-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·ental·ist adj. & n.
- at the drop of a hat
- at the end of one's rope
- at the end of (one's) rope/tether
- at the end of one's tether
- at the end of rope
- at the end of tether
- at the end of the day
- at thehand
- at thehand/handsof
- at the latest
- at the mercy of
- at (the) most
- at the most
- at the ready
- at the same time
- at the top of lungs
- at the top of (one's) lungs
- at the top of one's lungs
- at the top of (one's) voice
- at the top of one's voice
- at the top of voice
- at the wheel
- at (the) worst
- at the worst
- attic