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oriental studies

 

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Noun oriental studies has 1 sense
  1. Orientalism, Oriental Studies - the scholarly knowledge of Asian cultures and languages and people
    --1 is a kind of humanistic discipline, humanities, liberal arts, arts

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Oriental Studies

Oriental Studies refers to the academic discipline that focuses on the study of the languages, cultures, histories, and societies of the countries in the Eastern regions, primarily Asia and the Middle East.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Refers to a field of study that encompasses various disciplines like anthropology, history, literature, linguistics, religion, and art with a particular emphasis on the Oriental countries.

Example Sentence:

He pursued a degree in Oriental Studies and developed a deep understanding of Chinese language and culture.

Sense 2:

Can also refer to the academic department or institute within a university dedicated to researching and teaching Oriental languages, cultures, and civilizations.

Example Sentence:

The Oriental Studies department at the university offers courses on Arabic, Japanese, and Persian languages.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Describes something related to or characteristic of the Oriental region, including its languages, cultures, customs, or history.

Example Sentence:

She decorated her living room with oriental rugs, giving it an exotic and elegant look.

Sense 2:

Can also refer to something that is considered typical or associated with the Eastern regions.

Example Sentence:

I bought an oriental cookbook that provides recipes from various Asian cuisines.

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