turkize

/ˈtəːkɪzeɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to make something resemble Turkish culture, especially in its decorative arts or architecture.

“The interior designer aimed to turkize the space with intricately patterned tiles and ornate furniture.”

2. verb

to adopt Turkish customs or mannerisms.

“After traveling through Turkey, she learned to turkize her daily routine, embracing the local hospitality and warm smiles.”

3. verb

to add Turkish elements or features to something.

“The architect worked to turkize the modern skyscraper, incorporating traditional Ottoman motifs into its design.”

Synonyms

  • orient
  • orientalize

Antonyms

  • deorient
  • westernize