Westernize
(verb)
To make or become Western in character, customs, culture or style.
Origin:
Western + -ize .
Examples:
- The country is trying to westernize its economy.
- The company westernized its management style to attract foreign investors.
- He westernized his name in order to fit in better in the Western society.
- The city westernized its architecture to appeal to tourists.
- The government is promoting westernization of education to compete globally.