west·ern·ism
| \ -ˌnizəm\
plural -s
Definition of westernism
1a
: 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
2a
: 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
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