Definition of latinize Latinize

Lat•in•ize

We found 11 definitions of latinize from 4 different sources.

What does latinize mean?

Verb latinizes, latinizing, latinized
latinize - translate into Latin
		interpret, translate, render make sense of; assign a meaning to; "What message do you see in this letter?"; "How do you interpret his behavior?"
latinize - cause to adopt Catholicism
		catholicize, catholicise, latinise
		convert change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change; "The substance converts to an acid"
latinize - write in the Latin alphabet; "many shops in Japan now carry neon signs with Romanized names"
		Romanize, Romanise, Latinize, Latinise
		transliterate, transcribe rewrite in a different script; "The Sanskrit text had to be transliterated"

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latinize (Verb)
To translate something into the Latin language; or make a word similar in appearance to a Latin word.
latinize (Verb)
To transliterate something into the characters of the Latin script; to Romanize.

latinize (v. t.)
To give Latin terminations or forms to, as to foreign words, in writing Latin.
latinize (v. t.)
To bring under the power or influence of the Romans or Latins; to affect with the usages of the Latins, especially in speech.
latinize (v. t.)
To make like the Roman Catholic Church or diffuse its ideas in; as, to Latinize the Church of England.
latinize (v. i.)
To use words or phrases borrowed from the Latin.
latinize (v. i.)
To come under the influence of the Romans, or of the Roman Catholic Church.