Category:Christianize

Chris"tian*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Christianized (p. pr. vb. n. Christianizing.] Etym: [Cf. F. christianiser, L. christianizare, fr. Gr.

1. To make Christian; to convert to Christianity; as, to Christianize pagans.

2. To imbue with or adapt to Christian principles. Christianized philosophers. I. Taylor.

christianize Chris"tian*ize, v. i.

Defn: To adopt the character or belief of a Christian; to become Christian. The pagans began to Christianize. Latham.