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Italianize

[ih-tal-yuh-nahyz]

verb (used without object)

to become Italian in manner, character, etc.

to speak Italian.

verb (used with object)

to make Italian, especially in manner, character, etc.

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Also, especially British, I·tal·ian·ise.

Origin:
1605–15; Italian + -ize

Related forms

I·tal·ian·i·za·tion, noun

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Italianize or Italianise (ɪˈtæljəˌnaɪz)

—vb
	to make or become Italian or like an Italian person or thing

Italianise or Italianise

—vb

Italiani'zation or Italianise

—n

Italiani'sation or Italianise

—n

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