Latinize
Latinize
Definition
Lat·in·ize (lat′'n īz′)
transitive verb -·ized′, -·iz′·ing
- Archaic to translate into Latin
- to give Latin form or characteristics to
- to transliterate into the Latin alphabet; Romanize
- 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.
Lat′·ini·za′·tion noun
Lat′·in·iz′er noun
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