non-Western
adjective
non-West·ern
ˌnän-ˈwe-stərn 
1
: not being part of the western tradition
non-Western countries
2
: of or relating to non-Western societies
non-Western values
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And that a looser, messier, even seemingly incoherent set of choices with respect to point of view comes closer to the experience of consciousness, etc., something, something, non-Western narrative traditions, whatever, OK.
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In any case, only a few writers, strikingly almost all of non-Western ancestry, have taken the risk of pointing out truths distorted or concealed by interlocking class and ideological interests.
—Pankaj Mishra, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
These include the translation of non-Western works, including the use of non-Western literary elements in their work; the publication and support of unknown non-Western writers; and the group’s impact on younger writers.
—Jenny Noyce, JSTOR Daily, 14 May 2025
Then as now, rapturous coverage spoke of visionary donors, ingenious architects, and a museum finally ready to give non-Western artistry its due.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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july 17, Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
In any case, only a few writers, strikingly almost all of non-Western ancestry, have taken the risk of pointing out truths distorted or concealed by interlocking class and ideological interests.
—Pankaj Mishra, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
These include the translation of non-Western works, including the use of non-Western literary elements in their work; the publication and support of unknown non-Western writers; and the group’s impact on younger writers.
—Jenny Noyce, JSTOR Daily, 14 May 2025
Then as now, rapturous coverage spoke of visionary donors, ingenious architects, and a museum finally ready to give non-Western artistry its due.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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“Non-Western.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/non-Western. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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