Definitions

1. noun

A person or a doctrine who or that advocates a policy of cooperation with or appeasement of communist states, especially in the period following World War II.

“The politician’s easternism stance was criticized for being too soft on communism.”

2. noun

A cultural or aesthetic influence from Eastern societies, especially in the arts.

“The artist’s work reflected a strong influence of Asian easternism in its intricate patterns and motifs.”