Italianize
[ ih-tal-yuh-nahyz ]
verb (used without object),I·tal·ian·ized, I·tal·ian·iz·ing.
verb (used with object),I·tal·ian·ized, I·tal·ian·iz·ing.
to make Italian, especially in manner, character, etc.
Origin of Italianize
1- Also especially British, I·tal·ian·ise .
Other words from Italianize
- I·tal·ian·i·za·tion, noun
Words Nearby Italianize
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How to use Italianize in a sentence
Thus it will be seen that efforts were required to Italianize these places.
The Birth of Yugoslavia, Volume 2 | Henry Baerlein
British Dictionary definitions for Italianize
Italianize
Italianise
/ (ɪˈtæljəˌnaɪz) /
verb
to make or become Italian or like an Italian person or thing
Derived forms of Italianize
- Italianization or Italianisation, noun
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