westernization
|west-ern-i-za-tion|
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/ˌwɛstərnɪˈzeɪʃən/
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/ˌwɛstənɪˈzeɪʃən/
(westernize)
adopting Western culture
Etymology
'westernization' originates from 'western,' specifically the word 'west,' where 'west' meant 'the direction in which the sun sets.'
'western' changed from Old English word 'westerne' and eventually became the modern English word 'western.'
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the west,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'adopting Western culture.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of adopting or being influenced by the cultural, economic, or political systems of the Western world.
The westernization of the country led to significant changes in its cultural practices.
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Last updated: 2025/06/03 02:05