"techno-orientalism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: techno- + orientalism. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|techno|orientalism}} techno- + orientalism Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=techno-orientalism}} techno-orientalism (uncountable)
  1. (science fiction) Use of Asian aesthetics and cultural elements in Western works. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Culture, Science fiction Categories (place): Asia Related terms: techno-oriental, Afrofuturism
    Sense id: en-techno-orientalism-en-noun-Mclt4LZv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with techno- Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction

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