sinicize

verb, often capitalized

si·ni·cize | \ ˈsī-nə-ˌsīz

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, ˈsi- \

sinicized; sinicizing

Definition of sinicize

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

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“Sinicize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sinicize. Accessed 17 Aug. 2022.

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