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[
lat
-n-ahyz
]
Lat·in·ize
/
ˈlæt
nˌaɪz
/
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lat
-n-ahyz
]
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verb,
Lat·in·ized,
Lat·in·iz·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to cause to conform to the customs, traditions, beliefs, etc., of the Latins or the Latin Church.
2.
to intermix with Latin elements.
3.
to translate into Latin.
4.
to make Latin-American in character:
The influx of Cuban immigrants has Latinized Miami.
5.
Romanize
(
def. 3
)
.
verb (used without object)
6.
to use words and
phrases
from Latin:
He Latinizes in his poetry.
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Also,
especially British
,
Lat·in·ise
.
Origin:
1580–90;
<
Late Latin
latīnīzāre
to translate into Latin.
See
Latin
,
-ize
Related forms
Lat·in·i·za·tion,
noun
de-Lat·in·i·za·tion,
noun
half-Lat·in·ized,
adjective
un-Lat·in·ized,
adjective
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Latinize
or
Latinise
(ˈlætɪˌnaɪz)
—
vb
1.
to translate into Latin or Latinisms
2.
to transliterate into the Latin alphabet
3.
to cause to acquire Latin style or customs
4.
to bring Roman Catholic influence to bear upon (the form of religious ceremonies, etc)
Latinise
or
Latinise
—
vb
Latini'zation
or
Latinise
—
n
Latini'sation
or
Latinise
—
n
'Latinizer
or
Latinise
—
n
'Latiniser
or
Latinise
—
n
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