"Westoxification" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of West + toxification; ultimately calque of Iranian Persian غربزدگی (ğarb-zadegi), coined by Iranian philosopher Ahmad Fardid and popularised by Jalal Al-e-Ahmad. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|West|toxification}} Blend of West + toxification, {{cal|en|fa-ira|غربزدگی|nocap=1|tr=ğarb-zadegi}} calque of Iranian Persian غربزدگی (ğarb-zadegi) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Westoxification (uncountable)
  1. The adoption of Western lifestyle (e.g. consumerism, materialism) and technology without the adoption of Western values such as equality of opportunity. Wikipedia link: Ahmad Fardid, Jalal Al-e-Ahmad Tags: uncountable Synonyms: Westitis, Occidentosis, Gharbzadegi, westoxification
    Sense id: en-Westoxification-en-noun-RTmCTbG3 Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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