westernise
Translation
to westernize
Examples
They tried to westernise the country's culture.
They tried to westernize the country's culture.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to cause (sth.) to adopt Western ideas or culture. They tried to westernize the country's culture.
Similar Words
Synonyms: modernize, europeanize; Antonyms: traditionalize
Etymology
From 'western' + '-ize', a verb-forming suffix. It literally means 'to make like the West'.
Memory Tips
Think of introducing 'Western' things, like jeans or fast food, to a culture.