English Explanatory Dictionary

Italianize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To give something Italian characteristics
  2. To adopt an Italian way of life, or Italian manners

Pronunciation

/ɪˈtæljəˌnaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Italianize.wav

Word forms

Italianize Italianizes Italianizing Italianized

Etymology

From Italian (“of or pertaining to Italy”) + -ize (“to make”).

Related words

Italianization
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