Chechenize
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 To render Chechen, to assimilate into Chechen language or culture. transitive
"There are to be small local garrisons deployed in about two hundred towns and villages; these are to be supported by the local Chechen militia under Kadyrov's control, the strength of which is to be increased from 5,000 to 15,000 men. At the same time, in an effort to “Chechenize” the conflict and win over Chechen hearts and minds, the prerogatives of Kadyrov's administration are to be broadened."
Example
More examples"There are to be small local garrisons deployed in about two hundred towns and villages; these are to be supported by the local Chechen militia under Kadyrov's control, the strength of which is to be increased from 5,000 to 15,000 men. At the same time, in an effort to “Chechenize” the conflict and win over Chechen hearts and minds, the prerogatives of Kadyrov's administration are to be broadened."
Etymology
From Chechen + -ize.