latinization

/ˌlætɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of making something Latin in form, character, or style.
    • The latinization of the text made it easier for scholars to compare versions.
    • Historians study the latinization of place names in ancient Europe.
    • The latinization of the alphabet helped many languages adopt a common script.
  2. The adoption or imposition of Latin customs, language, or culture.
    • The roman empire's expansion led to the latinization of many regions.
    • The latinization of the church affected local religious practices.
    • Some communities resisted latinization and kept their native traditions.
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