Definition of "westernise" [westernise]

• Alternative spelling of westernize. (verb)

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• "It cited an alleged plan to "westernise" Saudi women by "reducing their rights to a question of removing veils, wearing makeup and mixing with men." ..."
• "He rejected the charge that allowing foreign universities to operate in India amounted to an elitist way of looking at education, and it would 'westernise' education."
• "In early January, Hu told Communist Party members that hostile forces abroad were trying to westernise and divide the country with their cultural influence and that officials must remain vigilant against such efforts."