slavicize

/ˈsleɪvɪsaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become Slavic in character or language

“The immigrant community began to slavicize the neighborhood with Eastern European restaurants and shops.”

2. verb

to convert or adapt a non-Slavic culture or place into one with Slavic characteristics

“The city’s efforts to slavicize its historical district included restoring traditional Slavic architecture and reviving Slavic languages.”

3. noun

the process of making or becoming Slavic in character or language

“The linguist studied the phenomenon of slavicization in the region’s languages.”

Synonyms

  • latinize
  • orientalize

Antonyms

  • de-Slavicize