prakritize

/prækriˈtaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to introduce or incorporate elements of a natural or indigenous language into a literary or artistic work

“The poet chose to prakritize her writing, drawing from local dialects for a more authentic feel.”

2. verb

to adapt or translate a work into a vernacular language

“The translator prakritized the ancient text, making it more accessible to a wider audience.”

Synonyms

  • indigenize
  • localize
  • vernacularize

Antonyms

  • modernize
  • westernize