Westoxification

English

Alternative forms

• westoxification

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.

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.

   Synonyms: Westitis, Occidentosis, Gharbzadegi