Westernize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Westernize is a verb meaning (transitive, intransitive) To render something western in character.
Meaning
(transitive, intransitive) To render something western in character.
Example Sentences
Users on Chinese social media expressed anger that the Netflix adaptation Westernized aspects of the story, and said the show sought to demonize some of the Chinese characters.
Word Forms
- westernizes
- westernizing
- westernized
- westernise
Synonyms for westernize
Depending on context, synonyms include occidentalize.
Antonyms for westernize
Common opposites include dewesternize, orientalize.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include occidentalize, westernization, easternize, occidentalise, southernize, europeanize.
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