Russianize

[ ruhsh-uh-nahyz ]

verb (used with object),Rus·sian·ized, Rus·sian·iz·ing.
  1. to make Russian; impart Russian characteristics to.

  2. to subordinate and force to adhere to Russian culture, ideology, etc.

  1. (sometimes lowercase) to treat (leather) by a process similar to that used on Russia leather or by any process that will produce such leather.

Origin of Russianize

1
First recorded in 1825–35; Russian + -ize
  • Also especially British, Rus·sian·ise .

Other words from Russianize

  • Rus·sian·i·za·tion, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for Russianize

Russianize

Russianise

/ (ˈrʌʃəˌnaɪz) /


verb
  1. to make or become Russian in style, character, etc

Derived forms of Russianize

  • Russianization or Russianisation, noun

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