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English > 1 sense of the expression Oriental Studies:
NOUNcognitionOriental Studies, Orientalismthe scholarly knowledge of Asian cultures and languages and people
English > Oriental Studies: 1 sense > noun 1, cognition
MeaningThe scholarly knowledge of Asian cultures and languages and people.
SynonymOrientalism
Broaderhumanistic discipline, humanities, liberal arts, artsstudies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)