asiaticize

æsɪˈætɪsaɪz

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become Asiatic in character or characteristics

“The city’s architecture began to asiaticize as more Asian businesses moved in.”

2. verb

to introduce or adapt Asiatic features into something

“The artist tried to asiaticize her painting with traditional Asian motifs.”

Synonyms

  • orient
  • orientalize

Antonyms

  • Europeanize
  • westernize