non-Western
adjective
non-West·ern
ˌnän-ˈwe-stərn 
1
: not being part of the western tradition
non-Western countries
2
: of or relating to non-Western societies
non-Western values
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Whereas last year Putin hosted China’s leader Xi Jinping and dozens of other foreign leaders, in a display of solidarity between non-Western powers, this year’s parade drew far fewer leaders to Moscow.
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Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Media ethics textbooks are starting to include some non-Western philosophies, such as Eastern religious principles from Islam and Buddhism, Chinese communitarian principles from Confucius, and African humanitarian principles such as Ubuntu.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
In failing to meaningfully contend with its context, the show veers dangerously close to repeating the mistakes of notorious exhibitions that flatten non-Western artworks into objects meant to be gazed upon.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
The Russian national team are still playing friendlies against non-Western countries.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
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Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Media ethics textbooks are starting to include some non-Western philosophies, such as Eastern religious principles from Islam and Buddhism, Chinese communitarian principles from Confucius, and African humanitarian principles such as Ubuntu.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
In failing to meaningfully contend with its context, the show veers dangerously close to repeating the mistakes of notorious exhibitions that flatten non-Western artworks into objects meant to be gazed upon.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
The Russian national team are still playing friendlies against non-Western countries.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Non-Western.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/non-Western. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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