verb🔗ShareTo put letters or words written in another writing system into the Latin (Roman) alphabet."The author romanizes Chinese names using the Wade–Giles system rather than the Pinyin system."languagewritinglinguisticscommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(usually capitalized) To bring under the authority or influence of Rome.""The Roman Empire romanizes conquered territories by building roads and aqueducts." "politicshistorynationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(usually capitalized) To make or become Roman in character or style."The Italian restaurant chain aggressively romanizes its new locations, using classical columns and frescoes to evoke the atmosphere of ancient Rome. "culturehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(usually capitalized) To make or become Roman Catholic in religion (by conversion), character or style."The family decided to romanize their children, bringing them up in the Catholic faith. "religionculturehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fill with Latin words or idioms."The professor's lecture romanized the discussion of ancient history, using many Latin phrases and terms. "languagelinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading