noun
Europeanism; Westernization ideology
Refers to the ideology or policy of adopting European/Western culture, systems, or values, often used in historical contexts such as Meiji-era Japan.
明治時代には欧化主義が広まった。
Europeanism spread during the Meiji period.
西洋化 is a more general term for Westernization, while 欧化主義 specifically refers to the ideology or principle of Europeanization.
Compound of 欧 (Europe), 化 (-ization), and 主義 (principle, ideology).