— Italianization , n.
/i tal"yeuh nuyz'/ , v. , Italianized, Italianizing .
v.i.
1. to become Italian in manner, character, etc.
2. to speak Italian.
v.t.
3. to make Italian, esp. in manner, character, etc.
Also, esp. Brit., Italianise .
[ 1605-15; ITALIAN + -IZE ]