christianize

Verb

Meaning

To make Christian; to convert to Christianity; as, to Christianize pagans.

To imbue with or adapt to Christian principles.

To adopt the character or belief of a Christian; to become Christian.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

Christianise christianization christen convert Christianisation evangelize Christianizing evangelizing convert to christianity

Antonyms

de-Christianize

Hypernyms

convert accommodate adapt

Derivatives

Christianized Christianizing

Examples

missionaries have tried to Christianize native people all over the world Source: Internet

some people want to Christianize ancient pagan sites Source: Internet

Gediminas had just undertaken an unsuccessful attempt to Christianize Lithuania. Source: Internet

He maintains that the New Testament Household Codes are attempts by Paul and Peter to Christianize these harsh Codes for Roman citizens who had become followers of Christ. Source: Internet

The Jesuits were officially supported by the King, who instructed Tomé de Sousa to give them all the support needed to Christianize the indigenous peoples. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

christianity christianity-centric christianization Christianizer christianlike christianly