1. making or becoming Western in character, culture, or style; adopting Western customs, values, or practices
Usage: present participle of occidentalize; often used in historical or cultural contexts

Examples

• The country's occidentalizing policies led to significant cultural shifts in the 20th century.
• Critics argued that occidentalizing education systems eroded local traditions.
• Japan's rapid occidentalizing during the Meiji period transformed its society.
• The process of occidentalizing fashion spread throughout Asia in recent decades.
• Some communities resisted occidentalizing influences to preserve their heritage.
• Occidentalizing urban centers attracted both investment and cultural debate.