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christianize - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'christianize' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Christianize [ v. i.]
- To adopt the character or belief of a Christian; to become Christian.
2 . Christianize [ v. t.]
- To make Christian; to convert to Christianity; as, to Christianize pagans.
- To imbue with or adapt to Christian principles.

Meaning of 'christianize' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . christianize [ v]
Meaning (1):
- convert to Christianity
Example in sentence:
  • missionaries have tried to Christianize native people all over the world;
  • The missionaries evangelized the Pacific Islanders
Meaning (2):
- adapt in the name of Christianity
Example in sentence:
  • some people want to Christianize ancient pagan sites

Nearby Words:

chrematistics chreotechnics chrestomathic chrestomathy chrism chrismal chrismation chrismatory chrisom christ

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