westernization (/ˌwes.tə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/)
noun · Advanced · Culture & Society
🔊 /ˌwes.tə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Meaning
Meaning: adopting Western culture
The process by which societies adopt Western customs, values, technology, or institutions. It is often discussed alongside globalization.
Examples
🗣 Rapid westernization changed local diets, dress, and even the way young people greet each other.
Etymology
From ‘western’ (from Old English ‘westerne’) plus ‘-ization’.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in cultural, historical, and sociological discussion.
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Tags: culture, society