latinize

/ˈlætɪnaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become Latin in language or character

“The poet chose to latinize her name to create an exotic persona.”

2. verb

to introduce or incorporate Latin words or phrases into a text or language

“The author latinized several words in her essay to give it a more classical feel.”

3. verb

to adapt or modify something in a way that resembles Latin culture

“The artist tried to latinize her painting style to appeal to a wider audience.”

Synonyms

  • latinify
  • latinise

Antonyms

  • de-latinize
  • de-romanize