Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
westernized
adjective
/ˈwɛstərnaɪzd/
Definition
Made to conform to Western principles or culture.
Examples
- Many countries have adopted westernized ways of living in urban areas.
- He prefers westernized music over traditional genres.
Meaning
The process by which a society adopts Western ideas, practices, or values, often at the expense of its own traditional or native culture.
Synonyms
- Western-influenced
- Westernized
- Modernized
