persianize

/ˌpərˈsɪənaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or make into Persian; to convert into or as if into Persian

“The historian decided to persianize the historical documents to better understand the era.”

2. verb

to make Persian in culture, language, or appearance; to adopt Persian customs or characteristics

“The cultural event aimed to persianize the city by introducing traditional Persian music and dance.”

3. noun

the act of making or making into Persian; the state of being converted into or as if into Persian

“The persianization of the city was a gradual process that spanned several centuries.”

Synonyms

  • orientalize
  • turkify

Antonyms

  • de-orientalize
  • latinize