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occidentalism

/ɒksɪˈdɛntəlɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does occidentalism mean?

noun

A term used to describe the study or critique of Western culture, particularly from a non-Western perspective. It can also refer to the tendency to view the Western world as the norm or standard.

Example

"The professor's occidentalism was evident in her critique of modern Western society, highlighting its flaws and biases."

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