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europeanise

/ˌjʊə.rəˈpiː.ə.naɪz/

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verb

/ˌjʊə.rəˈpiː.ə.naɪz/C2formalbritish
  • ruГлагол, означающий придать чему-либо европейский характер, стиль или культуру, или подчинить европейскому влиянию.

A verb meaning to make something European in character, style, or culture, or to bring under European influence.

  1. Denationalize under European supervisionC2formal

    To deprive (a territory or entity) of its national character and place it under the authority or supervision of a European community of nations.

    ruЕвропеизировать

    • The defeated territories were Europeanised under the mandate system.
    • The proposal sought to Europeanise the region’s governance structure.
    • Through the agreement, the disputed zone was Europeanised to ensure neutrality.

    Synonymsdenationalizefederalize

    Antonymsnationalise

  2. Adopt European customs or characterC2formal

    To cause (someone or something) to become continental European in customs, ideas, or character.

    ruЕвропеизировать

    • The nation gradually Europeanised its legal system after joining the union.
    • Immigrants often Europeanise their names to fit in.
    • The cuisine was Europeanised to appeal to international tourists.

    Synonymscivilizeoccidentalizewesternize

Forms
  • europeanised past participle
  • europeanized past participle
  • europeanised past simple
  • europeanized past simple
  • europeanising present participle
  • europeanizing present participle
  • europeanises third person singular
  • europeanizes third person singular