easternize

[ ee-ster-nahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, east·ern·ized, east·ern·iz·ing.

1. (usually initial capital letter) to influence with ideas, customs, etc., characteristic of eastern Asia.
2. to influence with ideas, customs, etc., characteristic of the eastern U.S., especially sophisticated or cosmopolitan ideas or customs.

Other Words From

• eastern·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of easternize¹

eastern + -ize