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romanize

Pronunciation: /ˈɹəʊ.mə.naɪz/

The English word “romanize” has 5 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To put letters or words written in another writing system into the Latin (Roman) alphabet.
  2. To bring under the authority or influence of Rome.
  3. To make or become Roman in character or style.
  4. To make or become Roman Catholic in religion (by conversion), character or style.
  5. To fill with Latin words or idioms.

Etymology

From Roman + -ize.

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