latinize

Verb

Meaning

To give Latin terminations or forms to, as to foreign words, in writing Latin.

To bring under the power or influence of the Romans or Latins; to affect with the usages of the Latins, especially in speech.

To make like the Roman Catholic Church or diffuse its ideas in; as, to Latinize the Church of England.

To use words or phrases borrowed from the Latin.

To come under the influence of the Romans, or of the Roman Catholic Church.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

catholicize romanize latinise romanise catholicise romanization

Hypernyms

convert render interpret translate transcribe transliterate

Related terms

latinization Latinisation

Derivatives

Latinized latinizing

Examples

many shops in Japan now carry neon signs with Romanized names Source: Internet

He opposed efforts to Latinize the Eastern Rite Churches, stating that they constitute a most valuable ancient tradition and symbol of the divine unity of the Catholic Church. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

latinitaster latinity latinization Latinizer Latinless latinly