Egyptianize

[ ih-jip-shuh-nahyz ]

verb (used with object),E·gyp·tian·ized, E·gyp·tian·iz·ing.
  1. to make Egyptian; assign Egyptian origin or characteristics to.

verb (used without object),E·gyp·tian·ized, E·gyp·tian·iz·ing.
  1. to become Egyptian; adopt Egyptian manners or characteristics.

Origin of Egyptianize

1
First recorded in 1655–65; Egyptian + -ize
  • Also especially British, E·gyp·tian·ise .

Other words from Egyptianize

  • E·gyp·tian·i·za·tion, noun

Words Nearby Egyptianize

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