bulgarize

transitive verb

bul·​ga·​rize
ˈbəlgəˌrīz,
ˈbu̇l-
-ed/-ing/-s
often capitalized
: to bring under Bulgar domination or influence

Word History

Etymology

Bulgar + -ize

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“Bulgarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bulgarize. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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