europeanized
|eu-ro-pe-an-ized|
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/jʊərəˈpiənaɪzd/
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/jʊərəˈpiːənaɪzd/
(europeanize)
becoming European
Etymology
'europeanize' originates from Modern English, formed from the adjective 'European' (from 'Europe' + the suffix '-an') combined with the verb-forming suffix '-ize' (from Greek '-izein' via Latin and Old French), meaning 'to make or become European.'
'europeanize' was formed in English by attaching '-ize' to 'European'. 'European' itself descends from 'Europe', which ultimately comes from Greek 'Europa'. Over time the productivity of '-ize' in Modern English produced the verb 'europeanize'.
Initially and historically it meant 'to make into or conform to European form or character'; this basic meaning has been retained, though usage has broadened to cultural, institutional, and stylistic senses.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'europeanize' (to make European or to adopt European characteristics).
The city's institutions were europeanized during the reform period.
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Adjective 1
made to resemble, adopt, or be influenced by European styles, customs, institutions, or culture; adapted to European norms.
Many local traditions were europeanized under colonial rule.
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Last updated: 2026/01/11 18:19