Christianize
[ kris-chuh-nahyz ]
/ ˈkrɪs tʃəˌnaɪz /
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verb (used with object), Chris·tian·ized, Chris·tian·iz·ing.
to make Christian.
to imbue with Christian principles.
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Also especially British, Chris·tian·ise .
OTHER WORDS FROM Christianize
Chris·tian·i·za·tion, nounChris·tian·iz·er, nounde-Chris·tian·ize, verb, de-Chris·tian·ized, de-Chris·tian·iz·ing.Words nearby Christianize
Christiania, Christianism, Christianity, Christian IV, Christian IX, Christianize, Christianlike, Christianly, Christian name, Christian Reformed, Christiansand
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British Dictionary definitions for Christianize
Christianize
Christianise
/ (ˈkrɪstʃəˌnaɪz) /
verb (tr)
to make Christian or convert to Christianity
to imbue with Christian principles, spirit, or outlook
Derived forms of Christianize
Christianization or Christianisation, nounChristianizer or Christianiser, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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