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.

Latinize Related Forms

Lat′·ini·za′·tion noun Lat′·in·iz′er noun

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