Exoticize

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzɑtɪˌsaɪz/

Definitions of exoticize

verb to portray or treat (someone or something) as exotic, often in a stereotypical or superficial manner

Example Sentences

A1 Some people exoticize foreign cultures because they are different.

A2 Tourists often exoticize the local cuisine when visiting a new country.

B1 The media has a tendency to exoticize certain ethnic groups, creating stereotypes.

B2 It is important not to exoticize indigenous traditions and instead respect their cultural significance.

C1 Anthropologists are trained to avoid exoticizing the cultures they study and to approach them with respect and understanding.

C2 Some critics argue that Western fashion magazines exoticize women of color by portraying them in a stereotypical manner.

Examples of exoticize in a Sentence

formal It is important not to exoticize other cultures when studying anthropology.

informal Let's not exoticize the new restaurant in town just because it serves foreign cuisine.

slang Stop trying to exoticize everything just to seem cool.

figurative The media tends to exoticize certain celebrities, portraying them as larger than life.

Grammatical Forms of exoticize

• past tense: exoticized
• plural: exoticizes
• comparative: more exoticized
• superlative: most exoticized
• present tense: exoticizes
• future tense: will exoticize
• perfect tense: has exoticized
• continuous tense: is exoticizing
• singular: exoticize
• positive degree: exoticize
• infinitive: to exoticize
• gerund: exoticizing
• participle: exoticized

Origin and Evolution of exoticize

First Known Use: 1801 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'exoticize' originated from the Latin word 'exoticus', which means foreign or from abroad.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe something as foreign or from a distant land, the word 'exoticize' has evolved to also carry connotations of objectifying or romanticizing cultures or people perceived as different or non-Western.