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 [ruhsh-uh-nahyz]  

Rus·sian·ize

   [ruhsh-uh-nahyz]
verb (used with object), -ized, -iz·ing.
1.
to make Russian; impart Russian characteristics to.
2.
to subordinate and force to adhere to Russian culture, ideology, etc.
3.
(sometimes lowercase) to treat (leather) by a process similar to that used on Russia leather or by any process that will produce such leather.
Also, especially British, Rus·sian·ise.

Origin:
1825–35; Russian + -ize

Related forms
Rus·sian·i·za·tion, noun
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Russianize or Russianise (ˈrʌʃəˌnaɪz)
 
—vb
to make or become Russian in style, character, etc
 
Russianise or Russianise
 
—vb
 
Russiani'zation or Russianise
 
—n
 
Russiani'sation or Russianise
 
—n

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