orientalize

verb

ori·en·tal·ize ˌȯr-ē-ˈen-tə-ˌlīz

orientalized; orientalizing

transitive verb

often capitalized : to make Asian : give Asian qualities to

intransitive verb

often capitalized : to adopt Asian characteristics

orientalization

ˌȯr-ē-ˌen-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən

-ˌlī-ˈzā-

noun often capitalized

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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“Orientalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orientalize. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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