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italianize

verb, often capitalized ital·ian·ize \ ə-ˈtal-yə-ˌnīz , i- also ī- \

Definition of italianize

italianized; italianizing
intransitive verb
: to act Italian; specifically : to follow the style or technique of recognized Italian painters
transitive verb
: to make Italian (as in appearance or behavior)
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Italianization

play \ə-ˌtal-yə-nə-ˈzā-shən, i- also ī-\ noun

First Known Use of italianize

circa 1611

in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

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