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orientalism in Malay

faham ketimuran

orientalism in Malay: faham ketimuran, faham orientalis, orientalisme. In English, orientalism means the tendency to represent eastern subjects, to assume stylistical characteristics original of the East, especially in 19th century Europe.

Malay words for orientalism

the tendency to represent eastern subjects
faham ketimuran, faham orientalis, orientalisme

English meaning of orientalism

  1. noun The tendency to represent eastern subjects, to assume stylistical characteristics original of the East, especially in 19th century Europe.
  2. noun An Eastern word, expression, or custom.
  3. noun A patronizing Western attitude towards Middle Eastern, Asian, and North African societies.

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Questions about orientalism in Malay

What is the meaning of orientalism in Malay?
Orientalism in Malay is faham ketimuran, faham orientalis, orientalisme.
Apakah maksud orientalism dalam bahasa Melayu?
Orientalism: faham ketimuran, faham orientalis, orientalisme.
What does orientalism mean in English?
Orientalism means the tendency to represent eastern subjects, to assume stylistical characteristics original of the East, especially in 19th century Europe.

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