westernism

noun

west·​ern·​ism

-ˌnizəm

plural -s

often capitalized

1

a

: a locution or pronunciation characteristic of a western region and especially of the western U.S.

b

: an attitude or trait characteristic of a westerner

2

a

: a western institution or concept

the Japanese took over the forms of westernism, including a constitution and a parliament

—Nathaniel Peffer

b

: adherence to or advocacy of western traditions and techniques

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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