# Latinize

> English word · Verb · IPA /ˈlæt.ɪn.aɪz/

## Definitions
1. To translate something into the Latin language; or make a word similar in appearance or form to a Latin word.
2. To transliterate something into the characters of the Latin script; to Romanize
3. To render or become Roman Catholic in form or style or to diffuse Roman Catholic ideas in something.

## Etymology
From Latin latīnizō. By surface analysis, Latin + -ize.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/latinize