"Westminster" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It is located in London, in the borough of the City of Westminster. The palace is a dominant feature of the London skyline on the north bank of the River Thames.
It can also refer to the Westminster System, a democratic system of government in which a parliamentary chamber investigates or impeaches the head of state, which is common in countries that were formerly part of the British Empire.
Westernized refers to the process or result of adopting or being influenced by Western culture, customs, values, or practices, often to the extent that they become more pronounced or dominant over local or indigenous traditions.<br><br>Synonyms: Westernized, Occidentalized, Europeanized<br><br>Antonyms: Traditional, Easternized, Indigenous<br><br>In a broader sense, westernization can involve the adoption of Western-style architecture, education, language, cuisine, entertainment, or politics, as well as the promotion of Western values such as individualism, democracy, and free market economics.<br><br>For example:<br><br> The city has undergone significant westernization in the past few decades, with the construction of modern skyscrapers and the popularity of Western-style restaurants and bars.<br> The country's education system has been westernized, with a focus on standardized testing and a curriculum based on Western models.<br> The local cuisine has been westernized, with the addition of new dishes and ingredients that are more commonly found in Western cuisine.