ugrianize

/ˌʌɡriˈɑɪnaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become like the Ugric languages or their speakers, typically in terms of culture or identity.

“The immigrant community began to ugrianize as they settled in the remote region.”

2. verb

to attribute or ascribe to the Ugric languages or their speakers, often in a manner considered inaccurate or pejorative.

“The historian’s work was criticized for ugrianizing the culture of the ancient civilization.”

Synonyms

  • finnicize
  • finnify

Antonyms

  • latinize
  • romanize