Latinization

Variant of Latinize

Latinize definition

Lat·in·ize (lat′'n īz′)

transitive verb Latinized -·ized′, Latinizing -·iz′·ing

  1. Archaic to translate into Latin
  2. to give Latin form or characteristics to
  3. to transliterate into the Latin alphabet; Romanize
  4. to bring into conformity with the rites, practices, etc. of the Roman Catholic Church

Etymology: LL latinizare, to translate into Latin < L Latinus, Latin

intransitive verb

to use Latin expressions, forms, etc.

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