Occidentalism

[ ok-si-den-tl-iz-uhm ]

noun

1. Occidental character or characteristics.

Other Words From

• Occi·dental·ist noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Occidentalism¹

First recorded in 1830–40; occidental + -ism

Example Sentences

The royal couple were literally patronizing the European colonizers, switching roles in their own version of Occidentalism.

From New York Times

Occidentalism explains the appearances of Labour’s leaders on Iran’s propaganda channels , the endorsements of Russian imperialism, and the silence that greets the Syrian massacres.

From The Guardian

Hearn was tiring of the worst brutality and coarseness of Occidentalism, and seeking a way to the true home of his mind.

From Project Gutenberg

It is true that Occidentalism was equally manifest in both the groups in question, but its origins were different.

From Project Gutenberg

These four items contain the elements of all progress and that is why Occidentalism alone is really progressive.

From Project Gutenberg