sinicize

verb

si·​ni·​cize ˈsī-nə-ˌsīz How to pronounce sinicize (audio)
ˈsi-
sinicized; sinicizing
often capitalized

transitive verb

: to modify by Chinese influence

Examples of sinicize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Despite these periodic confrontations, the Chinese efforts to sinicize different religious groups remain undeterred and continue as part of a system-wide effort to make the CCP and its value system all-pervasive in every citizen’s life. Jianli Yang, National Review, 14 July 2021

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'sinicize.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin sinicus Chinese, from Late Latin Sinae, plural, Chinese — more at sino-

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sinicize was in 1889

Dictionary Entries Near sinicize

Cite this Entry

“Sinicize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sinicize. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!