Definitions

1. verb

to make or make into something resembling or characteristic of the Finns, their culture, or their language

“The linguist tried to finnicize the dialect to better understand its origins.”

2. verb

to adopt Finnish customs, traditions, or characteristics

“After spending time in Finland, she began to finnicize her home with traditional Finnish decorations.”

3. noun

the act of adopting or imitating Finnish culture, customs, or language

“Finnicization has had a significant impact on the local community.”