Definition of Italianize

1. v. i. To play the Italian; to speak Italian.

Definition of Italianize

1. Verb. (transitive) To give something Italian characteristics ¹

2. Verb. (intransitive) To adopt an Italian way of life, or Italian manners ¹

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Definition of Italianize

1. [v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Italianize

itacists
itacolumite
itaconate
itaconates
itaconic
itaconic acid
ital
italianate
italianated
italianates
italianating
italianise
italianised
italianises
italianising
italianize (current term)
italianized
italianizes
italianizing
italic
italicisation
italicisations
italicise
italicised
italicises
italicising
italicization
italicizations
italicize
italicized

Literary usage of Italianize

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Bee-keeper's Guide: Or Manual of the Apiary by Albert John Cook (1882)
"HOW TO italianize. From what has been already explained regarding the natural history of bees, it will be seen that all we have to do to change our bees, ..."

2. Sessional Papers by Ontario Legislative Assembly (1913)
"It is impossible to cure it with the shake and not italianize. MR. PETTIT : In other words, the Italians are the main thing. MR. ..."

3. The Stewarton: The Hive of the Busy Man by Edward Bartrum (1881)
"HOW TO italianize COMMON STOCKS. The process of introducing the Italian race has been, to procure a queen, and after rendering a swarm of common bees ..."

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