Italianize

[ ih-tal-yuh-nahyz ]
/ ɪˈtæl yəˌnaɪz /

verb (used without object), I·tal·ian·ized, I·tal·ian·iz·ing.

to become Italian in manner, character, etc.
to speak Italian.

verb (used with object), I·tal·ian·ized, I·tal·ian·iz·ing.

to make Italian, especially in manner, character, etc.
Also especially British, I·tal·ian·ise.

Origin of Italianize

First recorded in 1605–15; Italian + -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM Italianize

I·tal·ian·i·za·tion, noun

Example sentences from the Web for italianize

British Dictionary definitions for italianize

Italianize

Italianise

/ (ɪˈtæljəˌnaɪz) /

verb

to make or become Italian or like an Italian person or thing

Derived forms of Italianize

Italianization or Italianisation, noun