What does exoticize mean?
To attribute or assign an exotic quality to something, often in a way that is perceived as superficial or stereotypical. To make something seem unusual or fascinating by emphasizing its foreign or unusual aspects.
Example
"The film exoticized the culture of the indigenous people, portraying them as mysterious and otherworldly."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.