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Northernize

[ nawr-ther-nahyz ]
/ ˈnɔr ðərˌnaɪz /
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verb (used with object), North·ern·ized, North·ern·iz·ing.(sometimes lowercase)
to make northern; impart qualities considered typical of the North, especially of the northern part of U.S.
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Also especially British, North·ern·ise .

Origin of Northernize

1855–60; Northern + -ize

Words nearby Northernize

northern harrier, Northern Hemisphere, northern hog sucker, Northern Ireland, Northern Isles, Northernize, Northern Kingdom, northern kingfish, northern leaf blight, northern lights, Northern Mariana Islands
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