From root: kanluran
Usage Note
Makakanluran describes an individual or a policy that favors Western culture, values, or political systems.
Examples
" Makakanluran ang kanyang isip. "
Natural Translation
His thinking is pro-Western.
Literal Translation
Pro-Western the his thinking.
" Ito ay isang grupong makakanluran. "
Natural Translation
This is a pro-Western group.
Literal Translation
This is a group pro-Western.
" Pinupuna ng ilang manunulat ang makakanluran na pananaw ng pamahalaan na umano'y nakakalimot sa sariling kultura ng bansa. "
Natural Translation
Some writers criticize the pro-Western outlook of the government, which allegedly forgets the country's own culture.
Literal Translation
Criticized of some writers the pro-Western outlook of government that allegedly forgets at own culture of country.
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