christianize

Definition of Christianize in English :

1. christianize

adapt in the name of Christianity

Example Sentences:
'some people want to Christianize ancient pagan sites'

2. christianise, christianize

convert to Christianity

Example Sentences:
'missionaries have tried to Christianize native people all over the world'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Christianize

verb (transitive)

1.

to make Christian or convert to Christianity

2.

to imbue with Christian principles, spirit, or outlook

verb transitiveWord forms: ˈChristianˌized or ˈChristianˌizing

1.

to convert to Christianity

2.

to make Christian in character

tr.v. Chris·tian·ized, chris·tian·iz·ing, Chris·tian·iz·es

1. To take over or adapt in the name of Christianity: pagan monuments Christianized by early missionaries.

2. To convert to Christianity.