Christianize

[ kris-chuh-nahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, Chris·tian·ized, Chris·tian·iz·ing.

1. to make Christian.
2. to imbue with Christian principles.

Christianize

/ ˈkrɪstʃəˌnaɪz /

verb

1. to make Christian or convert to Christianity
2. to imbue with Christian principles, spirit, or outlook

Derived Forms

• ˈChristianˌizer, noun
• ˌChristianiˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• Christian·i·zation noun
• Christian·izer noun
• de-Christian·ize verb deChristianized deChristianizing

Word History and Origins

Origin of Christianize¹

First recorded in 1585–95; Christian + -ize

Example Sentences

This could be the tip of the spear in a larger battle to Christianize Jewish culture.

From The Daily Beast

Wilson believed that to "Christianize the world" required the radical expansion of government power.

From The Daily Beast

If the most effectual method of degrading woman be to barbarize man, the certain means of dignifying her is to christianize him.

From Project Gutenberg

But our object in the country is to civilize and Christianize the Indian tribes among whom we are located.

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It was even justified upon the ground that it tended to Christianize the negro.

From Project Gutenberg

History furnishes us with abundant and specific evidence of his capacity to civilize and Christianize.

From Project Gutenberg

But those missionaries you spoke of, don't you think they will civilize, if not Christianize them?

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