Christianize

American  

[kris-chuh-nahyz] / ˈkrɪs tʃəˌnaɪz /

especially British, Christianise

verb (used with object)

Christianized, Christianizing

1. to make Christian.

2. to imbue with Christian principles.

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Christianize British  

/ ˈkrɪstʃəˌnaɪz /

verb

1. to make Christian or convert to Christianity

2. to imbue with Christian principles, spirit, or outlook

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Other Word Forms

• Christianization noun
• Christianizer noun
• de-Christianize verb

Etymology

Origin of Christianize

First recorded in 1585–95; Christian + -ize

Example Sentences

Many Roman festive practices did find sanctuary in the medieval liturgical calendar, in modified and Christianized form.

From Salon

“Haakon Jarl” charts the rocky reign of the titular ruler who favored the Norse gods and fought the advance of the Holy Roman Emperor Otto II as well as further attempts to Christianize Norway.

From Washington Post

And the authors, who were men as far as we know, were Christianized people writing about their “pagan” ancestors.

From Scientific American

Muezzins, who call Muslims to prayer, have not sounded from the Christianized minarets of Andalusia, Spain’s largest region, for centuries.

From New York Times

They were isolated from their homes and culture with the aim of Christianizing and assimilating them into mainstream society, which previous Canadian governments considered superior.

From Seattle Times