Exoticism

Pronunciation: /ˈɪɡzɑtɪkˈɪzəm/

Exoticism (noun)

  1. The feeling that something foreign is exciting or special because it seems unusual to you.
  2. A way of showing places, people, or traditions as strange or different, often to create a strong visual or emotional effect.
  3. A tendency to treat other cultures as mainly interesting because they are different, which can lead to unfair views.

Examples

  • The film uses exoticism to make distant places feel charming.
  • Her travel blog highlights exoticism as foreign charm for readers.