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SixerHoo

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It comes from the Latin orientalis, which means eastern.


I suppose it could be considered demeaning because it defines the people, places, and things of Asia in terms of their location relative to Europe rather than by their own location, Asia, i.e., it’s a rejection of Euro-centrism. But screw all this high brow discussion. Back to insulting fellow posters!

(In response to this post by CharlestonSC)

Posted: 01/23/2022 at 2:54PM



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