CHRISTIANIZE

Christianize, Christianise

(verb) convert to Christianity; “missionaries have tried to Christianize native people all over the world”

Christianize

(verb) adapt in the name of Christianity; “some people want to Christianize ancient pagan sites”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Chris"tian*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Christianized (; p. pr. vb. n. Christianizing.] Etym: [Cf. F. christianiser, L. christianizare, fr. Gr.

1. To make Christian; to convert to Christianity; as, to Christianize pagans.

2. To imbue with or adapt to Christian principles. Christianized philosophers. I. Taylor.

Chris"tian*ize, v. i.

Definition: To adopt the character or belief of a Christian; to become Christian. The pagans began to Christianize. Latham.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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