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orientalist
O·ri·en·tal·ism also o·ri·en·tal·ism O0119300 (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.Orientalista specialist in Oriental history, art, literature, etc.See also: HistoryThesaurus| Noun | 1. | orientalist - a specialist in oriental subjectsspecialiser, specialist, specializer - an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning |
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Words related to orientalistnoun a specialist in oriental subjectsRelated Words- specialiser
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