Northernize

especially British, North·ern·ise

[nawr-ther-nahyz]

verb (used with object)

(sometimes lowercase)

Northernized, Northernizing 

1. to make northern; impart qualities considered typical of the North, especially of the northern part of U.S.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Northernize¹

1855–60; Northern ( def. ) + -ize

Example Sentences

They were welcomed, however, and from their ranks was selected the Presidential candidate—of all men, ex-President Martin Van Buren, known of old as "the Northern man with Southern principles," but willing now to Northernize his principles with the Presidency in view.

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