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Christianize

chris·tia·nize

UK/ˈkɹɪst͡ʃənaɪz/ US/ˈkrɪstʃʌˌnaɪz/ uncommon

verb

1.

adapt in the name of Christianity

  • “some people want to Christianize ancient pagan sites”
2.

convert to Christianity

  • “missionaries have tried to Christianize native people all over the world”
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Origin

From Christian + -ize.

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