latinize

• Traducir o adaptar algo al latín, o darle a algo una forma o carácter latino, especialmente a una palabra o nombre.

To translate or adapt into Latin, or to give a Latin form or character to something, especially a word or name.

1. Convert to CatholicismC1formal

   To cause a person, group, or region to adopt the Roman Catholic faith or practices.

   latinizar (al catolicismo)

   • The missionaries sought to latinize the indigenous population.
   • During the colonial period, many local traditions were suppressed to latinize the culture.
   • The king's decree aimed to latinize the entire region.

   Sinónimoscatholicize

2. Make Latin in form or characterC1formal

   To give a Latin form or character to something, such as a word, name, or custom.

   latinizar

   • The scholar latinized his name for his academic publications.
   • Many Greek terms were latinized during the Renaissance.
   • The process to latinize the local dialect was gradual.