italianize

verb

ital·​ian·​ize ə-ˈtal-yə-ˌnīz How to pronounce italianize (audio)
i-,
 also  ī-
italianized; italianizing
often capitalized

intransitive verb

: to act Italian
specifically : to follow the style or technique of recognized Italian painters

transitive verb

: to make Italian (as in appearance or behavior)
Italianization
ə-ˌtal-yə-nə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce italianize (audio)
i-
 also  ī-
noun

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of italianize was circa 1611

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Italianity

italianize

italianizer

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“Italianize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/italianize. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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