Christianize

verb

Christianized; Christianizing

Examples of Christianize in a Sentence

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Most of the dances were originally introduced by the missionaries to Christianize the Indigenous peoples, but the spectacles performed in front of thousands at the Basilica were a symbol of tradition of the relationship between the pueblos and La Morenita. Chantal Flores, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2023 These are not attempts to Christianize the public sphere. Charles McCrary, The New Republic, 3 Nov. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Christianize was in 1590

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“Christianize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christianize. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

Christianize

verb
Christianized; Christianizing
: to make Christian
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