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Orientalists are people with erudite knowledge of the languages and cultures of Asia.

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The above statement is true.
Orientalists are people with erudite knowledge of the languages and cultures of Asia. These are mainly British administrative historians who believe in the greatness of Indian culture and that Indians should be educated in their native and local languages. Vernacular - A term often used to refer to a local language or dialect as opposed to what is considered a standard language. In colonial countries like India, the British used the term to mark the difference between the local language widely used and English- the language of the imperial masters. It is a term often used to refer to a local language or dialect instead of a language considered standard.

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