non-Western

adjective

non-West·ern ˌnän-ˈwe-stərn

: not being part of the western tradition

non-Western countries

: of or relating to non-Western societies

non-Western values

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Other non-Western states are trying to shape the course of the war or positioning themselves to be present at the creation of a postwar Europe—that is, to be at the table for the negotiations that will end the conflict, however distant that prospect may be. —

Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024 Carbon emissions would increase because there is a dearth of renewables and the world would have to burn dirtier fossil fuels from non-Western entities. —

Dan Ikenson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 More:Putin tries to build non-Western global coalition at BRICS summit as Ukraine war looms How have world leaders reacted? —

Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024 This stance played well on the world stage, especially among non-Western countries outside the Middle East such as India. —

Carol E. B. Choksy, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for non-Western