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Christianization

American  
[kris-chuhn-iz-ay-shuhn, -ahyz-ay-shuhn] / ˌkrɪs tʃən ɪzˈeɪ ʃən, -aɪzˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. the act or process of Christianizing.


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A religious painting by an anonymous artist in colonial Bolivia highlights how the figure of Mary became a vehicle for symbols of indigenous belief while having an essential role in Christianization.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

However, the decisive phase for the expansion of the Greek language seems to be Christianization.

From Science Daily Apr. 2, 2024

King Ezana came to power in the mid-fourth century, and what we know about the Christianization of Aksum comes largely from his reign.

From Textbooks Apr. 19, 2023

The object might offer fascinating insights into what was happening in Ireland right before Christianization, experts say.

From Seattle Times Aug. 21, 2021

"To the Bantu, perhaps more than to any other people," says Mr. S. M. Molema, himself a member of that race, "the missionaries have stood for civilization, Christianization and education."

From The Journal of Negro History, Volume 6, 1921 by Various

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