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exoticization, n. Brit. |ɪgˌzɒtɪsʌɪˈzeɪʃn|, |ɛgˌzɒtɪsʌɪˈzeɪʃn|, U.S. |ɪgˌzɑdəsəˈzeɪʃ(ə)n|, |ɛgˌzɑdəsəˈzeɪʃ(ə)n|, |ɪgˌzɑdəˌsaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n|, |ɛgˌzɑdəˌsaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n| Forms: 19– exoticisation, 19– exoticization [‹ exoticize v. + -ation suffix.] The action or result of exoticize v.
1982E. H. Kim Asian Amer. Lit. 284 She recounts her refusal to accommodate exoticization of her Chinese heritage for the sake of acceptance by whites. 1996Q Jan. 60/4 Tuna melt... Exoticisation of..rarebit with addition of locally-netted giant fish. 2002N.Y. Times 17 Feb. ii. 40/4 To reject the exoticization of Africa is to reject a whole world view carefully and painstakingly fabricated over centuries. |