Westernized: meaning, definitions and examples
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Westernized
[ ˈwɛstərnaɪzd ]
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.
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.