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Chris·tian·ize (kris′c̸hən īz′, -tyən-)
transitive verb Christianized -·ized′, Christianizing -·iz′·ing
- to convert to Christianity
- to make Christian in character
Etymology: LL(Ec) christianizare < Gr(Ec) christianizein, to profess Christianity
Related Forms:
- Christianization Chris′·tiani·za′·tion noun
- Christianizer Chris′·tian·iz′er noun
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