Easternized

/ˈiːstərnaɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Made eastern in character, style, or cultural influence; influenced by or adopting eastern practices.

Etymology

Past participle of 'easternize' plus '-d' suffix. Describes something that has undergone the process of becoming eastern or eastern-influenced.

Kelly Says

Intellectuals at the turn of the 20th century debated whether societies like Japan were 'easternized' or 'westernized'—the terminology itself showed their anxiety about global cultural hierarchy.

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