Westernized
|West-ern-ized|
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/ˈwɛstərˌnaɪzd/
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/ˈwɛstənˌaɪzd/
(Westernize)
adopt Western culture
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Westernized' originates from the English word 'Western,' specifically the word 'west,' where 'west' meant 'the direction in which the sun sets.'
Historical Evolution
'Western' changed from the Old English word 'westerne' and eventually became the modern English word 'Western.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the west,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'influenced by Western culture.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
influenced by or adopting the cultural, economic, or political systems of Western countries.
The city has become increasingly Westernized over the past decade.
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Last updated: 2025/01/23 21:51