Italianize
/ɪˈtæljəˌnaɪz/ verb
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 To give something Italian characteristics transitive
- 2 To adopt an Italian way of life, or Italian manners intransitive
Synonyms
All synonymsEtymology
From Italian (“of or pertaining to Italy”) + -ize (“to make”).