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lat·in·ize | \ ˈla-tə-ˌnīz 
\
\variants:
or Latinize
latinized; latinizing
Definition of latinize
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
1 : to use Latinisms
2 : to exhibit the influence of the Romans or of the Roman Catholic Church
Other Words from latinize
latinization \ ˌla-tə-nə-ˈzā-shən , ˌlat-nə- \ or Latinization noun
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The first known use of latinize was in 1589
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