orientalization
|o-ri-en-tal-i-za-tion|
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/ˌɔːr.iˌɛn.tə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
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/ˌɒr.iˌɛn.tə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(orientalize)
adopting Eastern traits
Etymology
'orientalization' originates from the word 'oriental,' which comes from Latin 'orientalis,' meaning 'eastern.'
'orientalis' transformed into the English word 'oriental,' and eventually became 'orientalization' to describe the process of adopting Eastern characteristics.
Initially, it meant 'to make something eastern,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of adopting Eastern characteristics.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of making something or someone more characteristic of the East, especially in terms of culture or style.
The orientalization of the city's architecture was evident in the new buildings.
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Last updated: 2025/07/02 20:16