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Occidentalism
Oc·ci·den·tal·ism O0019800 (ŏk′sĭ-dĕn′tl-ĭz′əm)n.1. A quality, mannerism, or custom specific to or characteristic of the Occident.2. Scholarly knowledge of Occidental cultures, languages, and peoples.Oc•ci•den•tal•ism (ˌɒk sɪˈdɛn tlˌɪz əm) n. Occidental character or characteristics. [1830–40] Oc`ci•den′tal•ist, n., adj. Occidentalismthe characteristics and customs of people situated in western regions, especially the Western Hemisphere, as western European countries and the United States. — Occidentalist, n.See also: BehaviorThesaurusNoun | 1. | Occidentalism - the scholarly knowledge of western cultures and languages and peoplearts, humanistic discipline, humanities, liberal arts - studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills); "the college of arts and sciences" | | 2. | occidentalism - the quality or customs or mannerisms characteristic of Western civilizationsquality - an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare | EncyclopediaSeeoccidentalOccidentalism
Words related to Occidentalismnoun the scholarly knowledge of western cultures and languages and peopleRelated Words- arts
- humanistic discipline
- humanities
- liberal arts
noun the quality or customs or mannerisms characteristic of Western civilizationsRelated Words |