Judaize

[ joo-dee-ahyz, -dey-, -duh- ]

verb (used without object),Ju·da·ized, Ju·da·iz·ing.
  1. to conform to the spirit, character, principles, or practices of Judaism.

verb (used with object),Ju·da·ized, Ju·da·iz·ing.
  1. to bring into conformity with Judaism.

Origin of Judaize

1
1575–85; <Late Latin jūdaizāre<Greek ioudaízein, equivalent to Ioudaî(os) Jew + -izein-ize
  • Also especially British, Ju·da·ise .

Other words from Judaize

  • Ju·da·i·za·tion, noun
  • Ju·da·iz·er, noun

Words Nearby Judaize

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How to use Judaize in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for Judaize

Judaize

Judaise

/ (ˈdʒʊdeɪˌaɪz) /


verb
  1. to conform or bring into conformity with Judaism

  2. (tr) to convert to Judaism

  1. (tr) to imbue with Jewish principles

Derived forms of Judaize

  • Judaization or Judaisation, noun
  • Judaizer or Judaiser, noun

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