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occidentalism

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Oc⋅ci⋅den⋅tal⋅ism

  [ok-si-den-tl-iz-uhm]
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–noun
Occidental character or characteristics.
Origin:
1830–40; occidental + -ism

Related forms:
Oc⋅ci⋅den⋅tal⋅ist, noun, adjective
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Oc·ci·den·tal·ism   (ŏk'sĭ-děn'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.

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