What is another word for orientalist?
Pronunciation: [ˌɔːɹɪˈɛntəlˌɪst] (IPA) 
Orientalist is a term that is often associated with negative connotations as it refers to individuals who study and romanticize the cultures and people of the East through a Western lens, often perpetuating stereotypes and exoticizing them. Synonyms for this word include Easternist, Asiaphile, and Orientalologist. These terms also carry the same connotations and have been used in similar contexts. To avoid exoticizing or essentializing cultures, some scholars now prefer using terms such as Middle East studies, Central Asian studies, or South Asian studies to refer to specific regions without generalizing or romanticizing the whole of the Eastern world.
