v., -ized, -iz·ing, -iz·es. v.tr.
- To translate into Latin.
- To transliterate into the characters of the Latin alphabet; Romanize.
- To make (a word, for example) similar in appearance to Latin: Latinize an English name.
- To cause to adopt or acquire Latin characteristics or customs.
- To cause to follow or resemble the Roman Catholic Church in dogma or practices.
- To make Latino or Latin American, as in culture.
To use Latinisms.
Latinization Lat'in·i·za'tion (-ĭ-zā'shən) n.
Latinizer Lat'in·iz'er n.





