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

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Mexicanize Mexicanized Mexicanizing

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 ● Jan. 26, 2022

Huge portions of Mexican breakfast classics — and American Mexicanized classics including Huevos Benedicto — available all-day in a colorful space with Dia de los Muertos flair.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 5, 2017

I had never seen such wild, free, magnificent horsemanship outside of a circus as these picturesquely-clad Mexicans, Californians and Mexicanized Americans displayed in Carson streets every day.

From Roughing It, Part 3. by Twain, Mark

Lopez Obrador has urged Mexican investors to snap up the assets with the aim of "Mexicanizing" the bank.

From Reuters ● Jan. 16, 2022