Islamization

American  

[is-luh-muhz-ay-shuhn, iz-, -mahyz-] / ˌɪs lə məzˈeɪ ʃən, ˌɪz-, -maɪz- /

noun

1. the process or result of Islamizing; conversion to Islam or the adoption of Islamic practices, values, or institutions.

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Example Sentences

Prof. Sitaridou said: "Conversion to Islam across Asia Minor was usually accompanied by a linguistic shift to Turkish, but communities in the valleys retained Romeyka. And because of Islamization, they retained some archaic features while the Greek-speaking communities who remained Christian grew closer to Modern Greek, especially because of extensive schooling in Greek in the 19th and early 20th centuries."

From Science Daily

Anwar’s leadership has eased fears over greater Islamization but he faces a challenge in boosting his appeal among the Malay community.

From Seattle Times

Anwar’s rise to the top job caps a roller-coaster political journey of more than two decades and has eased fears over greater Islamization.

From Seattle Times

In 2017, there was an anti-Islam march in London, held by Ontario’s chapter of Patriots of Canada Against the Islamization of the West, but it was greatly outmatched by a counterprotest.

From New York Times

Its primary aim is the Islamization of Arab society, which it pursues through religious outreach and a vast network of charities.

From Seattle Times