romanize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To put letters or words written in another writing system into the Latin (Roman) alphabet.
  2. To bring under the authority or influence of Rome.
  3. To make or become Roman in character or style.
  4. To make or become Roman Catholic in religion (by conversion), character or style.
  5. To fill with Latin words or idioms.
verb
  1. Alternative letter-case form of romanize.
verb
  1. To Romanianize.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

romanize romanizes romanizing romanized romanise

Etymology

From Roman + -ize.

Derived words

misromanize mis-romanize romanization Romanizer
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