orientalize
/ɔriˈɛntəlaɪz/
verb
- To make something appear Asian in style or character, often in a way that relies on stereotypes or exotic imagery.
- The restaurant tried to orientalize its decor by adding paper lanterns and bamboo screens.
- The movie's soundtrack uses gongs and flutes to orientalize the setting, even though the story takes place in a modern city.
- Some fashion designers orientalize traditional Asian clothing by mixing it with Western styles.
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