Christianize
to make Christian.
to imbue with Christian principles.
Origin of Christianize
1- Also especially British, Chris·tian·ise .
Other words from Christianize
- Chris·tian·i·za·tion, noun
- Chris·tian·iz·er, noun
- de-Chris·tian·ize, verb, de-Chris·tian·ized, de-Chris·tian·iz·ing.
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How to use Christianize in a sentence
He had always passionately resisted the christianising of Japan, not only from a religious, but from an artistic point of view.
Lafcadio Hearn | Nina H. KennardThus ended, just as many other efforts of the kind have ended, this effort to civilise the Indians before Christianising them.
By Canoe and Dog-Train | Egerton Ryerson YoungThe Christianising of Iceland was a less violent process than that of the other northern lands.
Capitals of the Northlands | Ian C. HannahArt, based on ethnology, and a study of climatological influences, has an immensely Christianising power.
A Manual of the Historical Development of Art | G. G. (Gustavus George) ZerffiAt first the Christianising of London seemed to be a failure.
Medival London | William Benham
British Dictionary definitions for Christianize
Christianise
/ (ˈkrɪstʃəˌnaɪz) /
to make Christian or convert to Christianity
to imbue with Christian principles, spirit, or outlook
Derived forms of Christianize
- Christianization or Christianisation, noun
- Christianizer or Christianiser, noun
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