latinize

verb

lat·in·ize | \ ˈla-tə-ˌnīz

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variants: or Latinize

latinized; latinizing

Definition of latinize

transitive verb

1a obsolete : to translate into Latin

b : to give a Latin form to

c : to introduce Latinisms into

d : romanize sense 2

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

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The first known use of latinize was in 1589

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