GERMANIZE


Meaning of GERMANIZE in English

v.

Pronunciation: ' j ə r-m ə - ˌ n ī z

Function: verb

Inflected Form: -ized ; -iz · ing

Usage: often cap

Date: 1598

transitive verb

1 archaic : to translate into German

2 : to cause to acquire German characteristics

intransitive verb : to have or acquire German customs or leanings

– ger · man · i · za · tion \ ˌ j ə r-m ə -n ə - ' z ā -sh ə n \ noun often cap

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