christianize

/krɪsˈtɪənaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make someone or something Christian in faith or practice, or to convert to Christianity

“The missionaries worked to christianize the indigenous people.”

2. verb

to make something conform to Christian principles or values

“The company’s policies were designed to christianize its business practices.”

3. noun

the act of making someone or something Christian in faith or practice

“The process of christianizing the new recruits was a gradual one.”

Synonyms

  • Christianize
  • convert
  • missionarize

Antonyms

  • dechristianize
  • secularize