exoticize

[US]/[ˌɛɡˈzɒtɪz]/
[UK]/[ˌɛɡˈzɑːtɪz]/

Translation

v.To represent or portray something as exotic, especially as a way of othering or objectifying it.
v. (transitive)To make something seem exotic.
n.The act of exoticizing.
adj.Relating to or characteristic of exotic places or peoples.

Phrases & Collocations

exoticize cultures

exoticize places

exoticized beauty

exoticize narratives

exoticized image

exoticize them

Example Sentences

the travel brochure tended to exoticize the local culture, focusing on superficial aspects.

it's important to avoid exoticizing other cultures when writing about them.

the film exoticized southeast asia, presenting a romanticized and inaccurate view.

we need to deconstruct the ways in which media often exoticize marginalized communities.

the museum exhibit risked exoticizing indigenous practices without proper context.

the fashion industry is often criticized for exoticizing traditional clothing from other countries.

academic research should avoid exoticizing the subjects of study.

the novel exoticized the desert landscape, portraying it as mysterious and dangerous.

the marketing campaign exoticized the product, appealing to a desire for the unusual.

it's crucial to represent cultures authentically, rather than exoticize them for entertainment.

the artist's work unintentionally exoticized the nomadic lifestyle.

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