Westernization (Noun)
Meaning
Assimilation of Western culture; the social process of becoming familiar with or converting to the customs and practices of Western civilization.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The rapid westernization of the country's youth has led to a decline in traditional values and customs.
- Critics argue that globalization has accelerated the westernization of non-Western societies, threatening their unique cultural identities.
- The westernization of education in many developing countries has resulted in a shift away from indigenous knowledge systems.
- As a result of colonialism, many African countries underwent a process of westernization that erased much of their pre-colonial heritage.
- The westernization of food culture in Japan has led to a proliferation of fast-food chains and a decline in traditional dining habits.