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Definition of Latinize
1. Verb. Write in the Latin alphabet. "Many shops in Japan now carry neon signs with Romanized names"
2. Verb. Translate into Latin.
3. Verb. Cause to adopt Catholicism.
Generic synonyms: Convert
Derivative terms: Catholicism
Definition of Latinize
1. v. t. To give Latin terminations or forms to, as to foreign words, in writing Latin.
2. v. i. To use words or phrases borrowed from the Latin.
Definition of Latinize
1. Verb. (transitive) To translate something into the Latin language; or make a word similar in appearance to a Latin word. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To transliterate something into the characters of the Latin script; to Romanize ¹
3. Verb. (nonstandard) Incorrect capitalisation of Latinize. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Latinize
1. to translate into Latin [v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES]
Medical Definition of Latinize
1. 1. To give Latin terminations or forms to, as to foreign words, in writing Latin. 2. To bring under the power or influence of the Romans or Latins; to affect with the usages of the Latins, especially in speech. "Latinised races." 3. To make like the Roman Catholic Church or diffuse its ideas in; as, to Latinize the Church of England. Origin: L. Latinizare: cf. F.latiniser. To use words or phrases borrowed from the Latin. 2. To come under the influence of the Romans, or of the Roman Catholic Church. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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