Christianize

verb

Chris·​tian·​ize ˈkris-chə-ˌnīz How to pronounce Christianize (audio)
ˈkrish-
Christianized; Christianizing

transitive verb

: to make Christian
Christianization
ˌkris-chə-nə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce Christianize (audio)
ˌkrish-
noun

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When the threat of Christianizing forces grows more imminent, a holy sacrifice is made that changes Deirdre’s life forever. — Addie Morfoot, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025 Most of the dances were originally introduced by the missionaries to Christianize the Indigenous peoples, but the spectacles performed in front of thousands at the Basilica were a symbol of tradition of the relationship between the pueblos and La Morenita. — Chantal Flores, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2023

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1590, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Christianize was in 1590

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“Christianize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christianize. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

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Christianize

verb
Chris·​tian·​ize ˈkris-chə-ˌnīz How to pronounce Christianize (audio)
ˈkrish-
Christianized; Christianizing
: to make Christian
Christianization
ˌkris-chə-nə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce Christianize (audio)
ˈkrish-
noun
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