latinize

verb

lat·​in·​ize ˈla-tə-ˌnīz How to pronounce latinize (audio)
variants or Latinize
latinized; latinizing

transitive verb

1
a
obsolete : to translate into Latin
b
: to give a Latin form to
c
: to introduce Latinisms into
2
: to make Latin or Italian in doctrine, ideas, or traits
specifically : to cause to resemble the Roman Catholic Church

intransitive verb

1
: to use Latinisms
2
: to exhibit the influence of the Romans or of the Roman Catholic Church
latinization noun
or Latinization

Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of latinize was in 1589

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Cite this Entry

“Latinize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/latinize. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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