Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun orientalism

2 senses of orientalism

Sense 1
Orientalism, Oriental Studies -- (the scholarly knowledge of Asian cultures and languages and people)
       => humanistic discipline, humanities, liberal arts, arts -- (studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills); "the college of arts and sciences")

Sense 2
orientalism -- (the quality or customs or mannerisms characteristic of Asian civilizations; "orientalisms can be found in Mozart's operas")
       => quality -- (an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare)