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Exoticization vs Eroticization - What's the difference?

exoticization | eroticization |

As nouns the difference between exoticization and eroticization

is that exoticization is the conversion of something into a more exotic form while eroticization is the act or process of eroticizing.

exoticization

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • the conversion of something into a more exotic form
  • the representation of something ordinary as being exotic
  • the act of romanticizing elements of something, like a culture, that is foreign to oneself

    • eroticization

    English

    Alternative forms

    * eroticisation (UK)

    Noun

  • The act or process of eroticizing.
  • * {{quote-news, year=2007, date=January 2, author=, title=Our Girls Are Growing Up Way Too Fast (3 Letters), work=New York Times citation
    • , passage=A round of applause to Lawrence Downes for pointing out that the premature eroticization of young girls could never happen if their parents woke up and thought about the behavior they’re tolerating — and outright encouraging. }}