Italianize

[ ih-tal-yuh-nahyz ]

verb (used without object),I·tal·ian·ized, I·tal·ian·iz·ing.
  1. to become Italian in manner, character, etc.

  2. to speak Italian.

verb (used with object),I·tal·ian·ized, I·tal·ian·iz·ing.
  1. to make Italian, especially in manner, character, etc.

Origin of Italianize

1
First recorded in 1605–15; Italian + -ize
  • Also especially British, I·tal·ian·ise .

Other words from Italianize

  • I·tal·ian·i·za·tion, noun

Words Nearby Italianize

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How to use Italianize in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for Italianize

Italianize

Italianise

/ (ɪˈtæljəˌnaɪz) /


verb
  1. to make or become Italian or like an Italian person or thing

Derived forms of Italianize

  • Italianization or Italianisation, noun

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