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christianize

Chris·tian·ize
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kris-chuh-nahyz]
    • /ˈkrɪs tʃəˌnaɪz/
    • /ˈˈkrɪstjənaɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kris-chuh-nahyz]
    • /ˈkrɪs tʃəˌnaɪz/

Definitions of christianize word

  • verb christianize to make Christian or convert to Christianity 3
  • verb christianize to imbue with Christian principles, spirit, or outlook 3
  • verb transitive christianize to convert to Christianity 3
  • verb transitive christianize to make Christian in character 3
  • verb with object christianize to make Christian. 1
  • verb with object christianize to imbue with Christian principles. 1
See all 7 definitions of christianize

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Origin of christianize

First appearance:

before 1585
One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; Christian + -ize

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Parts of speech for Christianize

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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christianize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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