In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OCCIDENTALISM
occidentalism
(noun) the quality or customs or mannerisms characteristic of Western civilizations
Occidentalism
(noun) the scholarly knowledge of western cultures and languages and people
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
occidentalism (uncountable)
The habits and attitudes of westerners.
Source: Wiktionary
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DISPERSION
(noun) the act of dispersing or diffusing something; “the dispersion of the troops”; “the diffusion of knowledge”
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