1. to make oriental in character, style, or appearance; to give an Eastern quality to something
Usage: chiefly British spelling (American: orientalize); often used in historical or cultural contexts
2. to represent or interpret something through an Eastern or Oriental perspective or lens
Usage: academic or critical usage; often used in postcolonial studies

Examples

• The designer chose to orientalise the collection with silk fabrics and intricate patterns.
• Victorian artists often orientalised their subjects to appeal to European audiences.
• The architect decided to orientalise the building's facade with traditional Eastern motifs.
• Scholars have critiqued how Western writers orientalised Eastern cultures in their novels.
• The museum exhibition orientalises the artifacts through a contemporary curatorial approach.