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Definition of westernize

westernize

/ˈwɛstərnaɪz/
(UK: westernise)
west · ern · ize
Adjective:westernized
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Past Simple:westernized
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Past Participle:westernized
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Present Participle:westernizing
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• verb

1

To influence or convert a society, country, or person to adopt the social, cultural, economic, or political practices of Western Europe and North America.

Example

"The reformist monarch sought to westernize the country's legal and educational institutions."

2

To adopt or conform to the cultural customs, values, and lifestyle of the West.

Example

"Many rapidly developing urban centers have begun to westernize over the past few decades."

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