Westoxification

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

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.

Noun[edit]

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.
    Synonyms: Westitis, Occidentosis, Gharbzadegi
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