romanize

/roʊˈmeɪnaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to transliterate or write in the Latin alphabet, especially to write a language in the Roman alphabet.

“The researcher decided to romanize the ancient script to make it easier to read for modern scholars.”

2. verb

to make something resemble ancient Roman culture or style.

“The artist tried to romanize the modern city by incorporating ancient Roman architectural elements into her design.”

3. noun

the act of transliterating or writing in the Latin alphabet.

“The romanization of the language has made it accessible to a wider audience.”

Synonyms

  • Latinize
  • transliterate

Antonyms

  • barbarize
  • de-Latinize