[lat.in.ize] vb -ized ; -iz.ing often cap vt (1589) 1 a obs: to translate into Latin b: to give a Latin form to c: to introduce Latinisms into d: romanize 2
2: to make Latin or Italian in doctrine, ideas, or traits; specif: to cause to resemble the Roman Catholic Church ~ vi 1: to use Latinisms
2: to exhibit the influence of the Romans or of the Roman Catholic Church -- lat.in.i.za.tion n