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romanise

/ˈroʊmənaɪz/ /ˈrɒmənaɪz/

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verb

Romanizar, transliterar

To put letters or words written in another writing system into the Latin (Roman) alphabet.

Examples :

"The author romanizes Chinese names using the Wade–Giles system rather than the Pinyin system."

El autor romaniza los nombres chinos utilizando el sistema Wade-Giles en lugar del sistema Pinyin.

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verb

Romanizar, someter a Roma

(usually capitalized) To bring under the authority or influence of Rome.

Examples :

"The Roman Empire aimed to romanise conquered territories by introducing Roman laws, language, and customs. "

El Imperio Romano tenía como objetivo romanizar los territorios conquistados mediante la introducción de las leyes, el idioma y las costumbres romanas.

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verb

Romanizar

(usually capitalized) To make or become Roman in character or style.

Examples :

"The government tried to Romanise the conquered territory by building Roman-style roads and bathhouses. "

El gobierno intentó romanizar el territorio conquistado construyendo carreteras y baños de estilo romano.

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verb

Convertirse al catolicismo romano, romanizar

(usually capitalized) To make or become Roman Catholic in religion (by conversion), character or style.

Examples :

""The local leader hoped to Romanise the region by building a grand cathedral and encouraging traditional Roman Catholic practices." "

El líder local esperaba romanizar la región construyendo una gran catedral y fomentando las prácticas católicas romanas tradicionales.

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verb

Llenar con palabras o modismos latinos

To fill with Latin words or idioms.

Examples :

"The professor decided to romanise his lecture, using Latin phrases to emphasize key historical points. "

El profesor decidió llenar su conferencia con frases latinas para enfatizar los puntos históricos clave.

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