Latinization

Variant of Latinize

transitive verb Latinized, Latinizing

  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

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

intransitive verb

to use Latin expressions, forms, etc.

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