RUSSIANIZE


Meaning of RUSSIANIZE in English

— Russianization , n.

/rush"euh nuyz'/ , v.t., Russianized, Russianizing .

1. to make Russian; impart Russian characteristics to.

2. to subordinate and force to adhere to Russian culture, ideology, etc.

3. ( sometimes l.c. ) to treat (leather) by a process similar to that used on Russia leather or by any process that will produce such leather.

Also, esp. Brit., Russianise .

[ 1825-35; RUSSIAN + -IZE ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .