1. to cause to adopt Western customs, ideas, or practices
Usage: transitive

Examples

• The colonial government attempted to occidentalize the local population through education.
• Many traditional societies have been occidentalized through globalization.
• The company decided to occidentalize its business practices to appeal to Western markets.
• Critics argued that the reforms would occidentalize their ancient culture.
• The university’s exchange program helped occidentalize students from Eastern countries.
• Economic pressures forced the nation to occidentalize its financial system.