ORIENTALISMS

Noun

orientalisms

plural of orientalism

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Source: Wiktionary


ORIENTALISM

O`ri*en"tal*ism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. orientalisme.]

1. Any system, doctrine, custom, expression, etc., peculiar to Oriental people.

2. Knowledge or use of Oriental languages, history, literature, etc. London Quart. Rev.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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