Normanize

American  

[nawr-muh-nahyz] / ˈnɔr məˌnaɪz /

especially British, Normanise

verb (used with or without object)

Normanized, Normanizing

1. to make or become Norman in customs, language, etc.

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Normanize British  

/ ˈnɔːməˌnaɪz /

verb

1. to make or become Norman in character, style, customs, etc

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Other Word Forms

• Normanization
  noun
• Normanizer
  noun

Etymology

Origin of Normanize

First recorded in 1615–25; Norman + -ize

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

Normanized Normanizing

The church itself became Normanized, and monasteries were established—the Cistercian abbey of Neath and Margam in 1129 and 1147 respectively, the Benedictine priory of Ewenny in 1141 and that of Cardiff in 1147.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" by Various

Without doubt, the architect was conversant with Roman buildings, though he has Normanized their features, and adapted the lines of the basilica to a barbaric temple.

From Architectural Antiquities of Normandy by Cotman, John Sell

Without doubt, the architect was conversant with Roman buildings, though he has Normanized their features, and adopted the lines of the basilica to a barbaric temple.

From Account of a Tour in Normandy, Volume 2 by Turner, Dawson

It was one of those cases where, being obliged to go far, it is best to go farther; and William resolved on thoroughly Normanizing, so to speak, the whole British realm.

From William the Conqueror Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob

His policy was strongly national in opposition to the marked Normanizing tendencies of the king.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 2 "Gloss" to "Gordon, Charles George" by Various