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exoticism

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun exoticism has 1 sense
  1. exoticism, exoticness, exotism - the quality of being exotic; "he loved the exoticism of Egypt"
    --1 is a kind of foreignness, strangeness, curiousness

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Exoticism

Definition:

Exoticism refers to the fascination, appeal, or appreciation of foreign or culturally different objects, places, customs, or people.

Senses:

  1. Noun: The quality or state of being exotic.
  2. Noun: An artistic or literary style characterized by the incorporation of foreign or non-Western elements.

Usage:

Sense 1 - Noun:

The exoticism of the tropical island captivated tourists from all over the world.

She felt a sense of exoticism while wandering through the bustling souks of Marrakech.

Sense 2 - Noun:

The composer's use of Oriental melodies in his symphony demonstrated his commitment to exoticism.

The novel was praised for its vivid exoticism which transported readers to distant lands.

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