assyrianize

/æsɪˈriːənaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become like the ancient Assyrians, typically in culture or appearance

“The museum exhibit aimed to assyrianize the visitors with its lavish decorations and intricate designs.”

2. verb

to convert or translate something into Assyrian language or script

“The historian spent years studying ancient texts and learning to assyrianize the cuneiform script.”

3. verb

to give a Middle Eastern or Assyrian appearance to something, especially in a decorative or artistic sense

“The artist’s latest sculpture was meant to assyrianize the city’s skyline with its imposing, ancient-inspired design.”

Synonyms

  • middle-easternize
  • orientalize

Antonyms

  • deorientalize
  • westernize