Mexicanize

American  

[mek-si-kuh-nahyz] / ˈmɛk sɪ kəˌnaɪz /

especially British, Mexicanise

verb (used with or without object)

Mexicanized, Mexicanizing

1. to make or become Mexican or like the Mexican, as in manner, customs, or dress.

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Other Word Forms

• Mexicanization noun

Etymology

Origin of Mexicanize

1840–50, Mexican ( def. ) + -ize

Example Sentences

Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has said he wants to "Mexicanize" the Citi unit with local investors, mentioning Inbursa's owner, billionaire Carlos Slim, as a potential buyer.

From Reuters

"We can turn it into something very good, if, without authoritarian measures, it's possible to Mexicanize this bank," Lopez Obrador said in a video address from his office, where he is recovering from a COVID-19 infection.

From Reuters

The artist also swings through Japan to Mexicanize such heroes as Nino Astro, El Dragonbol and Los Powerangers.

From Washington Post