orientalize
|o-ri-en-tal-ize|
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/ˈɔːr.i.ən.tə.laɪz/
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/ˈɒr.i.ən.tə.laɪz/
adopting Eastern traits
Etymology
Etymology Information
'orientalize' originates from the word 'oriental,' which comes from Latin 'orientalis,' meaning 'eastern.'
Historical Evolution
'orientalis' transformed into the English word 'oriental,' and eventually became the verb 'orientalize' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make eastern,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make something more characteristic of the East.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make something or someone more characteristic of the East, especially in terms of culture or style.
The architect aimed to orientalize the building's design.
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Last updated: 2025/07/02 23:40