Definition of latinize
latinized;
latinizing
transitive verb
1 a
obsolete
:to translate into Latin
b
:to give a Latin form to
c
:to introduce Latinisms into
d
:romanize 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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