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Definition of exoticization

exoticization

/ɪɡˌzɒtɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(UK: exoticisation)
ex · ot · i · ci · za · tion
Adverb:exotically
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Plural:exoticizations
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Adjective:exotic
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exoticization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or process of portraying or perceiving someone or something as foreign, mysterious, or romantically unfamiliar, often in a superficial or stereotyping manner.

Example

"The documentary examined the exoticization of indigenous traditions by modern travel marketers."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In academic and sociological contexts, "exoticization" often carries a critical connotation, describing how a dominant culture reduces a marginalized group or foreign culture to romanticized stereotypes.

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• Nearby Words

exotica
exotically
exoticity
exoticization
exoticness
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Exoticization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/exoticization
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