Russianize

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verb

Rus·sian·ize ˈrə-shə-ˌnīz

Russianized; Russianizing

transitive verb

: to make Russian

Russianization

ˌrə-shə-nə-ˈzā-shən

noun

Russianization

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noun

Rus·sian·iza·tion ˌrəshənə̇ˈzāshən

plural -s

: the act or process of russianizing

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1799, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Russianize was in 1799

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“Russianize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Russianize. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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