v.
Pronunciation: ' in-d ē - ə - ˌ n ī z
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: -ized ; -izing
Date: 1702
1 : to cause to acquire or conform to the characteristics, culture, or usage of American Indians or of India
2 : to bring (as a region) under the cultural or political influence or control of India
– In · di · an · i · za · tion \ ˌ in-d ē - ə -( ˌ )n ī - ' z ā -sh ə n \ noun