westernization

[ wes-ter-nahy-zey-shuhn ]

noun
  1. the process of adopting, or of influencing others to adopt, ideas and practices characteristic of Europe and North America:Once preferred by most women in India, the sari became less popular due to westernization, with young women now preferring other attire such as skirts or pants.

Origin of westernization

1
  • Also especially British, west·ern·i·sa·tion .

Words Nearby westernization

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How to use westernization in a sentence

  • And there can be no doubt that such westernization was thereby greatly furthered.

    The New World of Islam | Lothrop Stoddard
  • The good and the evil of westernization are alike mostly clearly evident among the ranks of the educated élites.

    The New World of Islam | Lothrop Stoddard
  • Once in control of an Oriental country, the European rulers were bound to favour its westernization for a variety of reasons.

    The New World of Islam | Lothrop Stoddard