exoticism
/ɪɡˈzɑtəˌsɪzəm/
noun
- The quality of being excitingly strange or from a distant foreign place.
- Her paintings capture the exoticism of tropical landscapes.
- The film's exoticism came from its setting in a remote island village.
- The exoticism of the bazaar attracted tourists from all over the world.
- A style or trend that emphasizes or romanticizes foreign cultures, often in a superficial way.
- The fashion show was criticized for its shallow exoticism.
- Some travel writers rely on exoticism rather than real cultural understanding.
- The architecture of the hotel was a blend of local tradition and Western exoticism.
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