English Explanatory Dictionary

Westoxification

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The adoption of Western lifestyle (e.g. consumerism, materialism) and technology without the adoption of Western values such as equality of opportunity.

Word forms

Westoxification Westoxication

Etymology

Blend of West + toxification; ultimately calque of Iranian Persian غربزدگی (ġarb-zadegi), coined by Iranian philosopher Ahmad Fardid and popularised by Jalal Al-e-Ahmad.

Synonyms

Westitis occidentosis Gharbzadegi
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