Westernized: meaning, definitions and examples

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Westernized

 

[ ˈwɛstərnaɪzd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

society

Having been influenced by or made to resemble Western (European or North American) customs, traditions, or values.

Synonyms

Americanized, Europeanized, modernized

Examples of usage

  • The country has become increasingly westernized in recent years.
  • The younger generation is more westernized compared to their parents.
Context #2 | Verb

culture

To adopt or assimilate Western culture or customs.

Synonyms

Americanize, Europeanize, modernize

Examples of usage

  • The local cuisine has been westernized to appeal to tourists.
  • The government is trying to westernize the education system.

Translations

Translations of the word "Westernized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ocidentalizado

🇮🇳 पश्चिमीकृत

🇩🇪 verwestlicht

🇮🇩 terbaratkan

🇺🇦 вестернізований

🇵🇱 zachodni

🇯🇵 西洋化された

🇫🇷 occidentalisé

🇪🇸 occidentalizado

🇹🇷 batılılaşmış

🇰🇷 서구화된

🇸🇦 مُغَرَّب

🇨🇿 západní

🇸🇰 západný

🇨🇳 西化的

🇸🇮 zahodnjaški

🇮🇸 vestrænaður

🇰🇿 батыстандырылған

🇬🇪 დასავლეთიზებული

🇦🇿 qərbləşmiş

🇲🇽 occidentalizado

Word origin

The term 'westernized' originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the word 'westernize', which in turn comes from 'West' + '-ize', indicating the process of making something more Western in character. The concept of westernization has been a topic of study in sociology and cultural studies, exploring the impact of Western influence on non-Western societies.