Russianize

[ ruhsh-uh-nahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, Rus·sian·ized, Rus·sian·iz·ing.

1. to make Russian; impart Russian characteristics to.
2. to subordinate and force to adhere to Russian culture, ideology, etc.
3. (sometimes lowercase) to treat (leather) by a process similar to that used on Russia leather or by any process that will produce such leather.

Russianize

/ ˈrʌʃəˌnaɪz /

verb

1. to make or become Russian in style, character, etc

Derived Forms

• ˌRussianiˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• Russian·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Russianize¹

First recorded in 1825–35; Russian + -ize

Example Sentences

The design, of course, is to completely Russianize the young Polish generation.

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