Europeanize

verb

Eu·​ro·​pe·​an·​ize yu̇r-ə-ˈpē-ə-ˌnīz How to pronounce Europeanize (audio)
Europeanized; Europeanizing

transitive verb

: to cause to acquire or conform to European characteristics

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Europeanize was in 1821

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Cite this Entry

“Europeanize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Europeanize. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

Europeanize

verb
Eu·​ro·​pe·​an·​ize yu̇r-ə-ˈpē-ə-ˌnīz How to pronounce Europeanize (audio)
Europeanized; Europeanizing
: to make or become European (as in customs, habits, dress, or speech)
Europeanization noun
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