romanizer

/roʊˈmeɪnaɪzər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who converts or adapts something, especially a language, to a Roman or Latin form.

“The romanizer of the ancient text worked tirelessly to restore its original Latin flavor.”

2. verb

To convert or adapt something, especially a language, to a Roman or Latin form.

“The linguist began to romanize the local dialect, creating a standardized written form.”

3. verb (transitive)

To give a Roman or Latin appearance to something.

“The artist romanized the ancient monument with intricate stone carvings.”

Synonyms

  • latinizer
  • romanizer

Antonyms

  • de-romanizer
  • latin-depriver