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English
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)
- 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