orientalize

Meanings

• Verb

  To make (something) more oriental in character or appearance.

• Verb

  To represent or depict the Orient in a stereotyped or exoticized manner.

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Variants

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orientalization , orientalizations , orientalize , orientalized , orientalizes , orientalizing

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Etymology

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From the noun orient, meaning 'the East' + the suffix -ize, meaning 'to make or become'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'orientalize' gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, during the height of European colonialism in Asia.

2. The process of orientalizing can be seen in various forms of media, such as literature, art, and film.

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Related Concepts

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1. Orientalism: A system of knowledge, representation, and power that has historically constructed the Orient as an 'Other' to the West.

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Culture

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The term 'orientalize' has historical and cultural significance, particularly in the context of Western representation of the Orient. It refers to the process of depicting or making something Oriental or Asian in a stereotyped or exoticized manner, often perpetuating harmful stereotypes and perpetuating Orientalism.

How to Memorize "orientalize"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of making something look more oriental or Asian, such as adding traditional decorations or clothing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'orientalize' with the idea of exoticizing or stereotyping other cultures.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'orientalize' comes from the words 'orient' (meaning 'the East') and '-ize' (meaning 'to make or become').

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