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Christianize

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Chris·tian·ize  (krsch-nz)
tr.v. Chris·tian·ized, Chris·tian·iz·ing, Chris·tian·iz·es
1. To take over or adapt in the name of Christianity: pagan monuments Christianized by early missionaries.
2. To convert to Christianity.
Christian·i·zation (-ch-n-zshn) n.
Christian·izer n.
Christianize, Christianise [ˈkrɪstʃəˌnaɪz]
vb (tr)
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) to make Christian or convert to Christianity
2. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) to imbue with Christian principles, spirit, or outlook
Christianization , Christianisation n
Christianizer , Christianiser n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.Christianize - adapt in the name of Christianity; "some people want to Christianize ancient pagan sites"
adapt, accommodate - make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose; "Adapt our native cuisine to the available food resources of the new country"
2.Christianize - convert to Christianity; "missionaries have tried to Christianize native people all over the world"
Christianise
convert - cause to adopt a new or different faith; "The missionaries converted the Indian population"
Translations
Christianize [ˈkrɪstɪənaɪz] VT → cristianizar
Christianize
vt → christianisieren


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