easternize

/iːsˈtɛrnɪzaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become more like the East, especially in culture or politics.

“The government’s efforts aimed to easternize the country’s education system.”

2. verb

to make something suitable for use in the East, especially in terms of climate or geography.

“The company easternized their products to meet the demands of the Asian market.”

3. noun

the process of making or becoming more like the East, especially in culture or politics.

“The country’s easternization has led to increased trade with neighboring countries.”

Synonyms

  • orient
  • orientalize

Antonyms

  • deorientalize
  • westernize