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exoticism
This term describes the quality of being foreign or strikingly different, but it carries a significant shift in tone depending on the context. In a descriptive sense, it refers to the allure of distant lands and unfamiliar customs, often evoking a sense of wonder or curiosity.
In critical or academic discourse, however, the word often takes on a negative connotation. It describes a reductive tendency to romanticize or fetishize other cultures, stripping them of their complexity to treat them as mere ornaments or curiosities for the observer's pleasure.
Meanings
Examples
The interior design of the hotel was defined by a subtle exoticism that hinted at distant shores.
I wonder if my fascination with this city is just a form of exoticism.
The painting captures the exoticism of the spice markets in old Marrakech.
Stop relying on exoticism to make your travel blog sound more exciting.
The novel was criticized for its superficial exoticism and reliance on stereotypes.
There is a certain exoticism to the way the jungle smells after a heavy rain.
He was drawn to the exoticism of the East during his university years.
The fashion collection blends modern minimalism with a touch of tropical exoticism.
The fashion collection blends modern minimalism with a touch of tropical exoticism.