exotica
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9.1
- noun
- /ɪɡˈzɒtɪkə/
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exotismo
- It simply capitalizes on our fascination with Eastern exotica to meet a need in our own psyches to harmonize sexuality and spirituality.
- such exotica
- other exotica
Examples
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Hill even identified the problem of pigeonholing Indian cultures and people as exotica.
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It was rife with exotica.
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As such, the framing of Indian exotica was often a minor aspect of much larger articles.
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The local Abenaki were wary, for previous English explorers had kidnapped indigenous people to take home as examples of New World exotica.
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Home to sensuous, consumable, harmless exotica, Cueva's marketplace matches that of Cervantes de Salazar point by point.
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Whether minor insertions in larger articles or dominant themes in coverage, the framing of Native peoples and cultures as exotica was a consistent occurrence in local print media coverage of the NMAI.
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The collector displayed an array of exotica, including rare artifacts from distant lands that captivated every visitor.
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At the market, tourists were drawn to the vibrant exotica such as intricate handmade crafts and colorful textiles.
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She has a passion for exotica and enjoys finding unique items from around the world to add to her collection.
Synonyms
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6.2
Something that is not common and happens only sometimes
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5.0
An unusual object that people keep because it is rare or interesting
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3.9
A small, cheap object bought as a gift or souvenir
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5.3
A strange person or object that people notice
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8.4
An unusual small object people collect because it is interesting, often from trips or old shops
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9.5
A small unusual thing kept because it is interesting
How Exotic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Exotica comes from exotic, with exo- meaning 'outside' and -ica showing a group of 'things'. So exotica refers to unusual or rare objects from far away, and that's why collectors call curious, foreign items 'exotica'.