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Islamize

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Is·lam·ize  (sl-mz, z-)
tr.v. Is·lam·ized, Is·lam·iz·ing, Is·lam·iz·es
1. To convert to Islam.
2. To cause to conform to Islamic law or precepts.

Islam·i·zation (-l-m-zshn) n.

Islamize, Islamise [ˈɪzləˌmaɪz]
vb
(Non-Christian Religions / Islam) (tr) to convert or subject to the influence of Islam
Islamization , Islamisation n
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Verb1.Islamize - cause to conform to Islamic law; "Islamize the dietary laws"
alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"
2.Islamize - convert to Islam; "The Mughals Islamized much of Northern India in the 16th century"
convert - cause to adopt a new or different faith; "The missionaries converted the Indian population"


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