What does "germanize" mean?

To give a German character to (something).

How do you pronounce "germanize"?

Pronounced //ˈd͡ʒɝmənaɪz//.

Common synonyms include: acculturate, adapt spelling, adapt to german culture, adjust spelling to german rules, assimilate, convert to german.

/ˈd͡ʒɝmənaɪz/ verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To give a German character to (something). transitive
"to Germanize a province, a language, or a society"
2
To adopt German customs or culture. intransitive

"to Germanize a province, a language, or a society"

From German + -ize.