Russianize
[ ruhsh-uh-nahyz ]
verb (used with object),Rus·sian·ized, Rus·sian·iz·ing.
to subordinate and force to adhere to Russian culture, ideology, etc.
(sometimes lowercase) to treat (leather) by a process similar to that used on Russia leather or by any process that will produce such leather.
Origin of Russianize
1- Also especially British, Rus·sian·ise .
Other words from Russianize
- Rus·sian·i·za·tion, noun
Words Nearby Russianize
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How to use Russianize in a sentence
The design, of course, is to completely Russianize the young Polish generation.
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British Dictionary definitions for Russianize
Russianize
Russianise
/ (ˈrʌʃəˌnaɪz) /
verb
to make or become Russian in style, character, etc
Derived forms of Russianize
- Russianization or Russianisation, noun
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