Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
orientalize
verb
/ˌɔːr.i.ɛn.təˈlaɪz/
Definition
To portray or treat in a way that suggests Eastern (particularly Asian) characteristics or perspectives.
Examples
- The artist chose to orientalize the landscape, incorporating traditional Asian motifs.
- Many Western scholars orientalize Eastern cultures in their literature.
Meaning
The term refers to the act of depicting or interpreting cultures from the East, especially Asia, according to Western perceptions or stereotypes.
Synonyms
- Easternize
- Asianize
- Exoticize
