Egyptianize

American

[ih-jip-shuh-nahyz] / ɪˈdʒɪp ʃəˌnaɪz /

especially British, Egyptianise

verb (used with object)

Egyptianized, Egyptianizing

to make Egyptian; assign Egyptian origin or characteristics to.

verb (used without object)

Egyptianized, Egyptianizing

to become Egyptian; adopt Egyptian manners or characteristics.

Other Word Forms

Egyptianization

noun

Etymology

Origin of Egyptianize

First recorded in 1655–65; Egyptian + -ize

Example Sentences

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Regarding his leadership style and appearances on television, Hawass says that it was important for him to maintain a high profile “to Egyptianize Egyptian antiquities”.

From Nature • Nov. 23, 2011

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