Islamize

American

[is-luh-mahyz, iz-, is-lah-mahyz, iz-] / ˈɪs ləˌmaɪz, ˈɪz-, ɪsˈlɑ maɪz, ɪz- /

especially British, Islamise

verb (used with object)

Islamized, Islamizing

to convert to Islam.
to bring into a state of harmony or conformity with the principles and teachings of Islam; give an Islamic character or identity to.

Islamize British

/ ˈɪzləˌmaɪz /

verb

(tr) to convert to or bring under the influence of Islam

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Etymology

Origin of Islamize

First recorded in 1840–50; Islam + -ize

Example Sentences

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“I absolutely think Ennahdha would like to Islamize society,” Monica Marks, the American doctoral candidate, said.

From The New Yorker • Mar. 28, 2016

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