ˈrəshəˌnīz transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Usage: often capitalized
Etymology: Russian (I) + -ize
1.
a. : to cause to acquire Russian characteristics, qualities, culture, beliefs, or political practices
b.
(1) : to bring (a region or especially a national group) under the national control of Russia
(2) : to force to conform to a Russian cultural pattern or political organization
2. : to treat (leather) by a process similar to or intended to produce results similar to that used on Russia leather