Europeanize (Verb)
Meaning 1
Denationalize and subject (a territory) to the supervision of an agency of a European community of nations.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Make (continental) European in customs, character, or ideas.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The government's efforts to europeanize the country's institutions have been met with resistance from some traditionalists.
- As the city became more cosmopolitan, it began to europeanize its cultural festivals and events.
- The company's decision to europeanize its management structure was aimed at increasing efficiency and productivity.
- The eastern European city's architecture has been europeanized over the years with the addition of modern buildings.
- The politician's plan to europeanize the country's education system has sparked controversy among voters.