westernize

American  

[wes-ter-nahyz] / ˈwɛs tərˌnaɪz /

especially British, westernise

verb (used with object)

westernized, westernizing

1. to influence with ideas, customs, practices, etc., characteristic of Europe and North America.

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westernize British  

/ ˈwɛstəˌnaɪz /

verb

1. (tr) to influence or make familiar with the customs, practices, etc, of the West

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Other Word Forms

• unwesternized adjective
• westernization noun

Etymology

Origin of westernize

First recorded in 1830–40; western + -ize

Example Sentences

That was particularly strong for Mr. Firoz, who grew up with a westernized outlook in Kabul, then saw the U.S. arrive to liberate his city.

From Washington Times

“For many people, our traditions, including our clothing, have been ‘westernized,’” said Manila, founder of Pride ASIA, ahead of the May 28 event.

From Seattle Times

Of course, veganism and vegetarianism originated long before westernized veganism became popular.

From Salon

“So much of westernized medicine is in the fabric of our communities, our lives, our culture,” he said.

From Seattle Times

The two formed a partnership and, after three years of tinkering with the Thai recipe, Mr. Mateschitz introduced the westernized version of the energy drink to his native Austria in 1987.

From New York Times