semitize

/sɛmɪˈtaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become Semitic in character or language

“The linguist decided to semitize the dialect to better understand its cultural roots.”

2. verb

to introduce Semitic elements or influences into something

“The artist semitized her work by incorporating Middle Eastern motifs.”

3. noun

the process of Semitizing something

“The semitization of the language was a gradual process that spanned centuries.”

Synonyms

  • arabize
  • hebraize

Antonyms

  • de-Arabize
  • de-Semitize