de-Americanization

Shedding American influence

De-Americanization is the process of reducing or removing American influence, characteristics, or control.

A country might pursue de-Americanization of its economy by diversifying trade partners away from the United States.

A company might de-Americanize its brand for foreign markets.

The term also describes cultural shifts away from American norms: The film industry's de-Americanization has opened doors for international productions.

political

anti-imperialism

Opposition to foreign domination

independence · self-determination · nationalism · populism · geopolitics · hegemony · unilateralism · intervention · diplomacy · NATO

cultural

localization

Adapting for specific markets

indigenous · reclaiming · decolonization · authenticity · heritage · identity · nationalism · sovereignty · traditions · native

linguistic

spelling

Correct letter sequence

  • colourVisual wavelength property
  • honourEthical standing and dignity
  • favourHelpful act freely given

centre · theatre · metre · localisation · orthography · vocabulary · idiom · pronunciation · accent · dialect

economic

protectionism

Shielding local producers

divestment · decoupling · self-reliance · multinational · outsourcing · reshoring · currency · boycott

Opposites
cultural direction

de-AmericanizationAmericanization

Adopting US cultural norms

Americanisation · Westernization · McDonaldization · American influence · globalization

cultural preservation vs. removal

de-AmericanizationAmerican patriotism

Devotion to one's nation

American nationalism · American exceptionalism

Family

de-Americanize, Americanization, Americanize, Americanized, Americanizing, American, Americans, America, Americanism

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Mostly American · Timeless · Abstract · Rated G