Orientalize
ahd-5
intransitive verb.
To give an oriental character or appearance to.
intransitive verb.
To become oriental in character.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
To render oriental; impart an oriental character to; conform to Oriental manners or character. Also spelled
orientalise
.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
transitive verb.
to render Oriental; to cause to conform to Oriental manners or conditions.
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verb.
make oriental in character
Word Usage
"This may be regarded as another attempt to orientalize the empire, such as the dynasty of Heraclius and others before had previously made."
Form
orientalized
orientalizing
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
alter
change
modify
verb-stem
orient