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.

Other Words From

• E·gyptian·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Egyptianize¹

First recorded in 1655–65; Egyptian + -ize