Western nations typically refer to countries located primarily in Europe and North America but can also include other regions such as Australia and New Zealand. These countries share common cultural, political, economic, and historical characteristics.
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Global North: A term used to describe countries with advanced economies, primarily located in the Northern Hemisphere.
Non-Western nations: Countries that are not typically categorized as part of the Western world due to differences in culture, history, or political systems.
Cultural imperialism: The spread or dominance of one culture over others, often associated with Western influence on non-Western societies.