westernized

westernized
[[t]we̱stə(r)naɪzd[/t]]
ADJ-GRADED
A westernized country, place, or person has adopted ideas and behaviour typical of Europe and North America, rather than preserving the ideas and behaviour that are traditional in their culture.

Rapid urbanisation brings with it a more westernised and generally more sugary diet...

We must stop our country becoming Westernized.

(in BRIT, also use westernised)

English dictionary. 2008.

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