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Definition of westernization

westernization

/ˌwɛs.tɚ.nəˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: westernisation)
west · ern · i · za · tion
Plural:westernizations
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Adjective:westernized
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• noun

1

The process whereby non-Western societies come under the influence of, or adopt, the cultural, economic, political, or social practices of Western Europe and North America.

Example

"Rapid urbanization and westernization transformed traditional family structures across the region."

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• Nearby Words

western shovelnose snake
western terrestrial garter snake
westerner
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westernmost
westfield

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Westernization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/westernization
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