syrianize

/ˌsɪriˈænaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become similar to the culture, customs, or characteristics of Syria

“The artist’s work began to syrianize the traditional aesthetic of the region.”

2. noun

the process or state of being influenced by Syrian culture or characteristics

“The syrianization of the city’s architecture was a deliberate attempt to reflect its history.”

Synonyms

  • levantinize
  • orientalize

Antonyms

  • deorientalize
  • westernize