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Asianization

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The process of becoming Asian in character or culture

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

The conversion of something (such as the plot of a film) so as to use Asian characters and settings

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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History

Etymology

From Asian + -ization.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 亞洲化 /亚洲化 (yàzhōuhuà) — process of making or becoming Asian
  • French: asiatisation — process of making or becoming Asian
  • Japanese: アジア化 (ajiaka) — process of making or becoming Asian
  • Portuguese: asiatização — process of making or becoming Asian
  • Portuguese: asianização — process of making or becoming Asian
  • Russian: азиатиза́ция (aziatizácija) — process of making or becoming Asian