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orientalise

/ɒriːˈɛntaɪˌzaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does orientalise mean?

verb

to give a superficial or stereotypical representation of Eastern culture, or to make something seem exotic or mysterious by adding Eastern-style decorations or features.

Example

"The film was criticized for orientalising the Asian characters, reducing their complexity to simplistic stereotypes."

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