Christianize
to make Christian.
to imbue with Christian principles.
Origin of Christianize
1- Also especially British, Chris·tian·ise .
Other words from Christianize
- Chris·tian·i·za·tion, noun
- Chris·tian·iz·er, noun
- de-Chris·tian·ize, verb, de-Chris·tian·ized, de-Chris·tian·iz·ing.
Words Nearby Christianize
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How to use Christianize in a sentence
This could be the tip of the spear in a larger battle to Christianize Jewish culture.
Sarah Palin Is Here to Save Christmas, Thank God | Candida Moss | November 13, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTWilson believed that to "Christianize the world" required the radical expansion of government power.
If the most effectual method of degrading woman be to barbarize man, the certain means of dignifying her is to Christianize him.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II | Francis Augustus CoxBut our object in the country is to civilize and Christianize the Indian tribes among whom we are located.
Early Western Travels 1748-1846, Volume XXX | Joel PalmerIt was even justified upon the ground that it tended to Christianize the negro.
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 9 (of 12) | Robert G. Ingersoll
History furnishes us with abundant and specific evidence of his capacity to civilize and Christianize.
History of the Negro Race in America From 1619 to 1880. Vol 1 | George W. WilliamsBut those missionaries you spoke of, don't you think they will civilize, if not Christianize them?
The Kentuckian in New-York, Volume I (of 2) | William Alexander Caruthers
British Dictionary definitions for Christianize
Christianise
/ (ˈkrɪstʃəˌnaɪz) /
to make Christian or convert to Christianity
to imbue with Christian principles, spirit, or outlook
Derived forms of Christianize
- Christianization or Christianisation, noun
- Christianizer or Christianiser, noun
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