latinize
/ˈlætɪnaɪz/
verb
- To give a Latin form or character to something, such as a word, name, or text.
- The scholar latinized the Greek name to make it fit the manuscript.
- They decided to latinize the spelling of the city's name for official documents.
- Many scientific terms are latinized from other languages.
- To adopt or cause to adopt Latin customs, language, or culture.
- Missionaries worked to latinize the local religious ceremonies.
- Over time, the region became latinized through trade and settlement.
- The empire tried to latinize the conquered tribes.
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