Latinization

//ˌlæt.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act or process of Latinizing, of making Latin; including translating into Latin. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    Alternative letter-case form of Latinization. alt-of, countable, nonstandard, uncountable

    "[W]e are indebted for the term “merry-Andrew” to a native of the, at present, dullest little cluster of houses in England—this very identical Pevensey itself. It was there, that Andrew Borde, or, according to his own absurd latinization of his name, Andreas Perforatus, first saw the light."

Synonyms

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latinxua

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"[W]e are indebted for the term “merry-Andrew” to a native of the, at present, dullest little cluster of houses in England—this very identical Pevensey itself. It was there, that Andrew Borde, or, according to his own absurd latinization of his name, Andreas Perforatus, first saw the light."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latinize + -ation.

Etymology 2

From latinize + -ation.

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