What is another word for latinize?

Pronunciation: [lˈatɪnˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Latinize is a word that refers to the process of making or becoming more Latin in character or style. Some synonyms for this word include Romanize, Hellenize, and Classicize. Romanize specifically refers to making something more like the culture of ancient Rome, including its language and customs. Hellenize, on the other hand, refers to making something more like ancient Greek culture, while Classicize refers to making something more in line with classical art, literature, or philosophy, with a particular focus on the works of ancient Greece and Rome. Ultimately, all of these words share a common theme of bringing something closer to the culture and style of the classical world, particularly that of ancient Rome and Greece.

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Usage examples for Latinize

Dr. Webster also defines Romanize, "To latinize; to conform to Romish opinions."
"The Grammar of English Grammars"
Goold Brown
One of the most important occurrences in this reign was the attempt of the Patriarch Nikon to establish an authority in the East similar to that of the Pope in the West-and in many ways to latinize the Church.
"A Short History of Russia"
Mary Platt Parmele
He owed his aristocratic name to the custom, prevalent in those days, to latinize all vulgar appellations.
"Essays on Scandinavian Literature"
Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen

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