1. to cause to adopt or conform to Western customs, practices, or ideas
Usage: third person singular present tense of westernize

Examples

• The company westernizes its business practices when expanding to European markets.
• She westernizes traditional recipes by adding ingredients popular in American cuisine.
• The government westernizes its educational system to attract international students.
• Technology often westernizes local cultures around the world.
• The restaurant westernizes Asian dishes to appeal to local tastes.
• He westernizes his clothing style when traveling to Western countries.