europeanization
UK[ˌjʊərəpiːənaɪˈzeɪʃən]US[ˌjʊrəpiːənəˈzeɪʃən]
n
The process of making something or someone more European in character or style.
n
The process by which non-European countries or societies adopt European cultural, political, or economic practices.
Morpheme Breakdown
european
ization
european
relating to Europe
ization
process of making
Etymology
The word is a modern construction built upon the ancient geographical name 'Europe'. The name 'Europe' itself likely stems from the Greek 'Eurōpē', possibly meaning 'wide-face' or 'broad-eye', originally a mythological figure. The suffix '-ization' has a rich lineage, originating from the Greek verbal suffix '-izein', which passed into Latin as '-izare' and into French as '-iser', before being nominalized in English with '-ation'. The compound 'Europeanization' thus logically narrates the process (ization) of imparting characteristics associated with the continent of Europe, reflecting historical patterns of cultural diffusion and integration.
Analysis
Structure: european (relating to Europe) + ization (process of making)
- european: A proper noun of uncertain origin, possibly from the Greek name 'Europa'. In this word, it functions as the base adjective specifying the quality being imparted.
- ization: A suffix derived from Latin '-izare' and Greek '-izein', via French '-isation'. It functions as a noun-forming suffix meaning 'the process of making or becoming'.
Examples
The europeanization of the country's legal system was a gradual process following its application to join the EU.
Critics of globalization often point to the europeanization of consumer habits in markets worldwide.
The architectural europeanization of the city is evident in its many neoclassical buildings.