SINCE 1828
latinize
verb
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
ˌlat-nə-
\
or Latinization
noun
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