europeanise

• Verbe signifiant donner à quelque chose un caractère, un style ou une culture européens, ou le soumettre à l'influence européenne.

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.

   européaniser (dénationaliser sous tutelle européenne)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdenationalizefederalize

   Antonymesnationalise

2. Adopt European customs or characterC2formal

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

   européaniser

   • 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.

   Synonymescivilizeoccidentalizewesternize