Westernized refers to the process of adopting or conforming to western culture or standards. There are numerous synonymous terms that can be used in place of westernized such as modernized, globalized, civilized, urbanized, industrialized, westernized, cosmopolitan, and contemporary. Modernized and globalized refer to the adoption of modern western values and technologies. Civilized, urbanized, and industrialized describe a society that has moved away from traditional and rural practices. Cosmopolitan and contemporary describe a society that is diverse and well-traveled with a varied mix of cultures. Each of these synonyms can be used to describe a a country, society, or person that has undergone changes through western influence.