ˈlat ə nˌīz verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Usage: often capitalized
Etymology: Late Latin latinizare, from Latin latinus Latin + -izare -ize
transitive verb
1.
a. obsolete : to translate into Latin
b. : to give a Latin form to (a word or phrase of another language)
latinized Greek words
c. : to make latinate especially by the use of Latin loan words
the diction may be plain or heavily latinized — Douglas Bush
d. : romanize 2a
2. : to make Latin or Italian in doctrine, ideas, or traits ; specifically : to cause to resemble the Roman Catholic Church
latinize the Church of England
intransitive verb
1. : to use Latinisms in writing or speech
2. : to come under the influence of the Romans or of the Roman Catholic Church