romanization
/ˌroʊmənɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The process of writing a language that uses a different writing system (like Chinese, Japanese, or Arabic) using the Roman (Latin) alphabet.
- The romanization of Japanese helps beginners learn to pronounce words without knowing the characters.
- There are several systems of romanization for Mandarin Chinese, including Pinyin.
- When traveling in Egypt, you'll see romanization of Arabic street names on signs for tourists.
- The historical process by which people or regions adopted Roman culture, language, or customs.
- Romanization spread Latin as the common language across the empire.
- The romanization of Gaul took place over several centuries after the Roman conquest.
- Archaeologists study pottery and coins to track the romanization of ancient Britain.
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