- christianize
- chris·tian·ize
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Christianize — Chris tian*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Christianized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Christianizing}.] [Cf. F. christianiser, L. christianizare, fr. Gr. ?.] 1. To make Christian; to convert to Christianity; as, to Christianize pagans. [1913 Webster] 2. To imbue … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Christianize — Chris tian*ize, v. i. To adopt the character or belief of a Christian; to become Christian. [1913 Webster] The pagans began to Christianize. Latham. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
christianize — 1590s, from CHRISTIAN (Cf. Christian) + IZE (Cf. ize). Related: Christianized; christianizing … Etymology dictionary
christianize — (Amer.) Chris·tian·ize || krɪstʃənaɪz v. make Christian, imbue with Christian principles (also Christianise) … English contemporary dictionary
Christianize — [kris′chən īz΄, kris′tyənīz΄] vt. Christianized, Christianizing [LL(Ec) christianizare < Gr(Ec) christianizein, to profess CHRISTIANITY] 1. to convert to Christianity 2. to make Christian in character Christianization n. Christianizer n … English World dictionary
Christianize — verb 1. adapt in the name of Christianity some people want to Christianize ancient pagan sites • Hypernyms: ↑adapt, ↑accommodate • Verb Frames: Somebody s something Something s something 2. convert to Christi … Useful english dictionary
Christianize — verb a) To make Christian. b) To cause to convert to Christianity. Ant: de Christianize … Wiktionary
Christianize — Christian ► ADJECTIVE ▪ relating to or professing Christianity or its teachings. ► NOUN ▪ a person who has received Christian baptism or is a believer in Christianity. DERIVATIVES Christianize (also Christianise) verb. ORIGIN Latin Christianus,… … English terms dictionary
Christianize — transitive verb ( ized; izing) Date: 1593 to make Christian • Christianization noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
Christianize — Christianization, n. Christianizer, n. /kris cheuh nuyz /, v.t., Christianized, Christianizing. 1. to make Christian. 2. to imbue with Christian principles. Also, esp. Brit., Christianise. [1585 95; CHRISTIAN + IZE] * * * … Universalium
