Orientalism
Pronunciation : O`ri*en"tal*ism
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. orientalisme.]
Definition : 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
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