europeanize

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas europäisch zu machen, ihm einen europäischen Charakter, Stil oder eine europäische Kultur zu verleihen.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something European in character, style, or culture.

1. Adopt European customsC1formal

   To make something or someone adopt the customs, character, or ideas typical of continental Europe.

   Europäische Sitten annehmen

   • The country began to Europeanize its legal system after joining the union.
   • Many traditional societies resist efforts to Europeanize their culture.
   • The architecture of the city was Europeanized during the colonial period.

   Synonymeoccidentalizewesternize

2. Place under European supervisionC2formal

   To denationalize a territory and place it under the supervision or authority of a European community of nations.

   Europäisierung eines Gebiets

   • The treaty sought to Europeanize the disputed region under international oversight.
   • Efforts to Europeanize the territory were met with mixed reactions from local leaders.
   • The plan to Europeanize the area was debated extensively in the assembly.