ˈrōməˌnīz verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Roman (II) + -ize
transitive verb
1. often capitalized
a. : to cause to acquire traits or characteristics distinctly Roman or become adapted to Roman customs or outlook
b. : to bring (as an area or people) under the political, cultural, or commercial influence of Rome
2. sometimes capitalized
a. : to write or print (as a language) in roman characters — compare romaji
b. : to represent (as pagination) in roman numerals
3. usually capitalized
a. : to convert to Roman Catholicism
b.
(1) : to give a Roman Catholic character to
(2) : to subject to the principles and usages of the Roman Catholic Church
intransitive verb
usually capitalized : to become Roman Catholic ; also : to adhere to or incline toward Roman Catholicism